slowly into stride, behind, switched left and headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, struggling over 2f out, soon no impression
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
led, pushed along over 2f out, headed 1f out, rallied towards finish, always held
mid-division, lost place over 2f out
always prominent, edged left and edged 1f out, held on well
tracked leaders, raced keenly, effort approaching final furlong, not pace to challenge
behind, some headway over 1f out, never nearer
Crackdown is the nominal selection in this maiden following an encouraging debut at Nottingham. Rileyskeepingfaith and Helpmeronda also ran well enough on debut to believe that they could figure. Mark Johnston's yard has engaged a higher gear in recent weeks and his Refuse To Bend colt can be expected to improve considerably from his debut outing. That Nottingham form has worked out well with the well regarded second winning next time and the fourth going close in a very warm maiden here; a few of those further back have also won for good measure as well. Rileyskeepingfaith ran well at Ascot and merits respect on that showing whilst Helpmeronda wouldn't need to improve too much on last week's fifth to be a factor in an ordinary maiden. There are a host of interesting newcomers to consider as one would expect but today could be the day for Crackdown.
Against The Rules Diktat gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Scroll.
Ajjaadd (USA) Elusive Quality colt, half-brother to 5f-1m winner Baaridd and miler Kashmor.
Almazar Green Desert colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Ayrus (USA) Dixie Union colt out of winning miler Miss Brickyard.
Crackdown (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, hung left and headed from over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Uramazin (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Elnawin Elnadim colt, related to numerous winners from 5f-7f.
Jacobite Prince (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Very slowly away, in rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 8l behind Khor Dubai (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Medlock Johannesburg colt out of a moderate racemare.
Rileyskeepingfaith 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, snatched 2nd final strides, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Zaffaan (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs.
Run For The Hills Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m4f.
Clodazone (IRE) Clodovil filly, sister to 7f winner San Jose City, half-sister to winners from 1m-1m4f.
Helpmeronda 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, 5th of 8, 8l behind Fantasia (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (2) gd.
Lady Angelica Piccolo filly out of winning sprinter Fine Frenzy.
Everaard (USA) Lion Heart colt, half-brother to winning miler Mariano.
Yeoman Blaze 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division until over 2f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Zaffaan (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs.
