edged right start, soons steadied in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon no impression, eased final furlong
tracked leaders, switched right over 6f out, switched left to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon not much room, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, chased leaders halfway, driven to challenge over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well
led, hung right from over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up in touch, short of room over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
Makaaseb is the selection with Kay Es Jay and Rinterval holding solid claims. The Michael Jarvis filly took her chances in the Rockfel Stakes last term and was sent off favourite for the prize. With the trainer sending out winners, she is selected to make amends for that short price miss here. Kay Es Jay finished two places ahead of our selection on that occasion. She disappointed first time out this season at Kempton and now has it to prove. Rinterval finished second in the Goffs Million at The Curragh last season. Her performance in the Nell Gwyn this season did not match that level of form. She would need to reverse form with Rosaleen and that looks a difficult ask if that run was anything to go by. My Aunt Fanny took her chance in a fair Kempton maiden and can be expected to improve. Bramaputra is a half sister to Vital Equine so this trip should be right up her street. Applesnap looks outclassed. A race that will generate plenty of future winners and one that can go the way of Makaaseb.
Applesnap (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, lost place and no extra under pressure entering straight, 10th of 11, 5l behind Billyford (9-3) at Tipperary 6f 2yo hcp 0-90 gd in Aug.
Kay Es Jay (FR) 11-4 (8-12) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 9, 7l behind Jazz Jam (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo lst fll (1) pol.
Rinterval (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 14, 9l behind Infallible (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd.
Rosaleen (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway when not much room over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 8l behind Infallible (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd.
Bramaputra (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders on outside, stayed on inside final furlong but no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Musical Bar (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn fll (4) gs.
My Aunt Fanny 20-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Annie Skates (8-12) at Kempton 7f 2yo fll (3) pol in Sept.
Makaaseb (USA) 11-8fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 4l behind Kitty Matcham (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gs in Oct.
