slowly into stride, behind, pushed along 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders on outer, challenged 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd final 50 yards
chasing leaders when hampered after 1f, remained prominent until weakened final furlong
chased leaders, challenged 2f out, soon led, ridden and ran on well final furlong
led to 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
chased leader, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly away, behind, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on final furlong to take 2nd final 50 yards, not reach winner
held up, hung right bend 2f out, never dangerous after
This is a competitive maiden in which Best Double gets the narrow vote over Endless Night and Spearit. The selection hails from a yard in good form and she ran well last time when finishing third behind Cote D¿Argent at Musselburgh over 7f. She is dropped in trip today which should suit, and she is taken to lead them home with the very capable Nicky Mackay doing the steering. Endless Night is interesting as he made a pleasing debut over 6f at Nottingham when a good third behind Bathwick Emma. He hails from a yard whose juveniles normally come on for the run and if he can build on that debut effort then he could go close. Spearit is a likeable colt who has been running in some competitive races. He is a consistent sort and he should be capable of claiming some place money. Macademy Royal is an interesting newcomer from the Hughie Morrison yard and he is one to note in the market, but for the winner we will stick with Best Double.
Endless Night 25-1 (9-0) Always prominent, switched left 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Bathwick Emma (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft in Oct.
Macademy Royal (USA) Royal Academy colt out of a USA maiden.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Secret Night (8-9) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jul.
Spearit (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) With leaders stand side group, led stand side group well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 10th of 20, 15l behind Skhilling Spirit (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Oct.
Wizard Prince 100-1 (9-0) Pulled hard early in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon behind, 9th of 10, 7l behind Crosby Hall (9-0) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Yellow Card 50-1 (9-0) Held up, headway halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 14l behind Queen's Best (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Best Double 2-1jt-fav (8-10) Chased leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Cote d'Argent (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Overwing (IRE) 9-4fav (8-9) Very keen to post, raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 3l behind Ten Downing Street (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
