prominent, went 2nd 3f out until weakened 2f out
slowly away, pulled hard, steadied towards rear, headway to chase leading pair over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden on outside 3f out, moderate late headway
slowly away, took keen hold, held up towards rear, no chance final 2f
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
led until headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
always towards rear, struggling 3f out, tailed off
always in rear, ridden, struggling 3f out, tailed off
tracked leader, led over 3f out, kicked on, 2 lengths clear over 1f out, headed, no extra inside final furlong
soon in touch on outside, effort to chase leaders over 3f out, hung left, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling, tailed off
held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge
soon tracking leaders on inside, went 2nd 2f out, closed on leader to lead inside final furlong, soon well in command
This doesn't look a hot maiden though many of the leading stables are represented so we side with MARRAASI though Party Frock and Pivka are also players. Marcus Tregoning's filly does not find too much of the bridle so the handler is clearly of the view that she should take on a trip where she doesn't need to come off it for very long. She acts favourably enough on today's surface. Party Frock did race a little keenly last time out. She is capable though needs to achieve early cover. Pivka held every chance at Leicester earlier in the month though could not bridge the gap. She needs a win to enhance likely paddock valuation. Watson's Bay makes a first run in Britain having shaped relatively well in Irish maidens. Cape Rock steps up in trip having finished second in a recent Windsor maiden. Marrassi is our selection.
Ma Ridge 33-1 (8-10) Led to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Zazous (8-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Cape Rock 3-1jt-fav (9-3) In touch, led approaching 2f out, kept on well under pressure, headed close home, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Motivated Choice (8-12) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gs.
Kara Tau 10-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always behind, 13th of 14, 24l behind Prescription (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Orlando's Tale (USA) Tale Of The Cat gelding out of Tell Seattle.
Planetary Motion (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Held up and keen, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 24l behind Otaared (9-3) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gs.
Watson's Bay 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, 5th approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 7l behind Great Barrier Reef (8-12) at Dundalk 1m mdn stk pol in Sept.
Alyseve 150-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, 26l behind Otaared (9-3) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gs.
Arch Event 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced, 12th of 13, 12l behind Tangerine Trees (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Lemon N Sugar (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 16l behind Lease of Life (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Marraasi (USA) 9-4 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, no chance with winner and lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Lambda (9-0) at Sandown 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Miss Medusa 150-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 33l behind Otaared (9-3) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gs.
Party Frock 5-4fav (8-11) Prominent, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, soon driven, headed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Mutheeb (9-2) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Pivka 11-4fav (8-12) With leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Sirocco Breeze (9-3) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Metternich (USA) Seeking The Gold colt out of Valentine Waltz.
