in touch, led 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
led, edged left and headed 2f out, driven to regain lead approaching final furlong, ran on
dwelt, towards rear, headway 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon prominent, effort over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
Viva Ronaldo is selected to get off the mark at the third time of asking despite the presence of Carnaby Haggerston, who shaped with real promise on his racecourse debut. Viva Ronaldo entered many a notebook after a very promising racecourse debut at Chester, the third having subsequently scored. He then re-appeared over this course, where he travelled strongly but ultimately found little when asked. The winner of that event, Thunderous Mood is highly regarded by connections so in hindsight it may not have been a bad effort. If Paul Hanagan can get Viva Ronaldo to relax mid-race, he should be capable of opening his account. Carnaby Haggerston was strongly supported to turnover Dabbers Chief on his racecourse debut. He did run very green inside the closing stages and the impression was that he could do with an additional furlong than what is on offer here. Every Second separated two Richard Hannon juveniles on his second outing. The winner of that event River Rye left the form down slightly at Pontefract (possibly a non-stayer) subsequently but the third did win what was a weak Lingfield maiden since. Bees River lined up for the York event where the selection finished second but stumbled shortly on leaving the gates, dislodging his rider. He had showed some promise in a weak Doncaster maiden, doing his best work in the closing stages. It is hard to foresee any of the remainder landing it, although Mel Brittain's juveniles have been a credit to him this season and his Sea Crest is certainly worth keeping an eye on, being a half-brother to the smart handicapper Ceremonial Jade. Viva Ronaldo is the selection to land the opener.
Carnaby Haggerston (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Dwelt, ran green, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, edged left, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Dabbers Chief (9-3) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Eldorado Days (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led until headed after 2f, soon ridden and weakened, last of 4, 10l behind Mullglen (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Every Second 6-4fav (8-12) Took keen hold, chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden when bumped and headed entering final furlong, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind River Rye (8-7) at Windsor 5f nov stk (4) gf in May.
Viva Ronaldo (IRE) 6-4jt-fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 1f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Thunderous Mood (9-3) at York 5f 2yo mdn (3) gd in May.
Adozen Dreams 13-2 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 9l behind Dispol Kylie (8-9) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Apr.
Bulella Makbul filly out of winning sprinter Bella Tutrice.
Cotton N Silk 40-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always behind and outpaced, 10th of 11, 31l behind Folsomprisonblues (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Norfolk Broads (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on inner inside final 2f, never dangerous final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Klynch (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Sea Crest Xaar filly, half-sister to 6f-1m winner Ceremonial Jade and sprinter Sea Rover.
Bees River (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Stumbled start and unseated rider in race won by Thunderous Mood (9-3) at York 5f 2yo mdn (3) gd in May, 6 ran.
