chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, effort halfway, no impression from well over 1f out
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
Plenty of form to go in in this maiden, and plenty of head-scratching, however Cape Cobra gets the vote ahead of Trees Of Green and Land's End. John Gosden always seems to have his stable in fair form and he will be hoping to gain a win today with Cape Cobra. He has been in the top four in his three starts to date and the blinkers that were applied last time remain on today. A drop in trip could suit given his way of racing so far, and with more improvement to come from this expensive purchase, it could be another winner for Seb Sanders. Music Box Express needs a check in the betting as his stable look the type able to get one ready first time up. Spice Gardens was bitterly disappointing last time, however the drop back to this trip could suit and he cannot be ruled out at more fancy prices. Land's End is another who has proven disappointing to date. His best run came on soft ground at Windsor so he may appreciate any rain that comes. Until When returns from a lengthy absence and it is not unreasonable to think that he may need the run, so a more eminent threat could be Trees Of Green. He hasn't gone on since some promising initial efforts and the visor tried last time is dispensed with. The drop in trip could suit at this stage of his career and he looks a real player. A competitive maiden and narrow preference is for Cape Cobra.
Cumberland Road 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 1f out, 11th of 13, 10l behind Haedi (8-12) at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
Cape Cobra 3-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway on outside from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Le Singe Noir (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (5) pol.
Land's End (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 7l behind Knead The Dough (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Sept.
Music Box Express Tale Of The Cat colt out of an unraced mare.
The Blue Stacks (USA) 11-2 (9-0) In touch, pushed along halfway, weakened well over 1f out, last of 6, 29l behind Sea Rover (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gf in Apr.
Trees of Green (USA) 8-13fav (9-3) Led after 1f, headed over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Pivotal Truth (8-12) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Until When (USA) 15-2 (9-7) With leader, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Fares (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Bellalini 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 10, 21l behind Mystified (8-8) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (5) gf in Aug '05.
Boppys Dream 16-1 (8-12) Led 1f, chased winner, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 12l behind Step In Line (9-3) at Redcar 7f mdn stk (5) frm in Sept.
Boppys Diamond Clan of Roses filly, sister to 1m3f winner Boppys Dancer.
Cape Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 4f out, remained in touch, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 15, 14l behind Grethel (8-5) at Beverley 1m stk 0-55 (6) gf in Sept.
Josama 16-1 (8-12) Pushed along behind, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 12l behind Midnight Sky (8-12) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Navene (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Tipsy Lad (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Spice Gardens (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 14, 17l behind Zero Cool (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gs.
Miss Hoolie 20-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, 7th of 11, 10l behind Vitznau (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct '06.