slowly into stride, behind, driven over 3f out, kept on under pressure over 1f out, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, behind, lost touch 4f out, soon tailed off
chased leader, ridden, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
in touch, smooth headway 4f out, led well over 2f out, ridden, edged right approaching final furlong, drew clear final 50 yards
chased leaders, driven, effort over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong, no chance with first 2
in touch, lost place 4f out, soon behind, weakened, eased final furlong
behind until driven, kept on final 2f, never nearer
led, ridden, headed well over 2f out, kept on, every chance until no extra final 50 yards
held up towards rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, ridden, kept on under pressure final 2f, never on terms
behind, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
Tajweed is more potential than proven ability at present and so he cannot be too hot a fancy; Platoche comes a fair way for his debut and Peter Chapple-Hyam's colt gets the nod. A son of Galileo, the selection is probably starting off at about the right trip. His sire won on his debut and whilst he will have to go some way to fill his boots, he looks to have found a weak race. Main rival Tajweed showed a semblance of ability on two starts last season and with another winter on his back he should be a force to be reckoned with especially as on breeding he shouldn't mind the recent rain/sleet/snow. Albaqaa changed hands at the Doncaster 'Horses In Training' sales and may be one who appreciates the extra distance today, whilst Zabougg and Caffari are both potential imp rovers. Not the greatest maiden here however we fancy the chances of debutante Platoche.
Baaher (USA) 8-1 (10-0) Started slowly, took keen hold, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Al Samha (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol.
Key Decision (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) In rear, headway over 7f out, outpaced over 2f out, 7th of 12, 14l behind In Vino (10-7) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gd (N.Hunt).
Monte Pattino (USA) Rahy colt, brother to the top-class Fantastic Light and 1m2f winner Hi Dubai, half-brother to several winners.
My Mate Mal 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced halfway, 14th of 21, 18l behind Sunsetten (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f 4yo nhf (5) gd in Jan (N.Hunt).
Red Fama 6-4fav (9-3) Prominent, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 8l behind Dot's Delight (8-12) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Feb.
Albaqaa 13-2 (9-6) Took keen hold, in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Relinquished (9-1) at Brighton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Platoche (IRE) Galileo colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m1f including useful 6f-1m1f winner Panis.
Rivington Pike (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, effort when weakening over 2f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Ballochroy (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Ros Cuire (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In rear, some headway on inner 2f out, hampered over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind High Court Drama (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn std.
Tajweed (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway on outer over 2f out, edged left and stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Doctor Fremantle (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct.
Zabougg 7-2 (8-11) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Baldemar (9-1) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
Caffari (GER) 15-2 (8-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 13l behind Hallingdal (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Oct.
Miss Understanding Dansili filly out of 1m2f-1m7f winner Crossed Wire.
