led after 1f, headed over 4f out, kept on same pace
led for 1f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
pushed along towards rear, never dangerous
held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on
tracked leaders, led over 4f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon faded
pushed along and outpaced in rear
mid division, one pace from over 1f out
BARREQ is the call in this race with Playboy Blues and Always Dixie worthy of note. Bryan Smart's team seem in good heart at the moment and though the colt seemed particularly green on debut, he stayed on well enough as the race drew to its climax. There should be more to come. Playboy Blues represents a yard that are respected with their runners in lesser grade. A cheap purchase by the stable's standards, the pedigree suggests that he might be better for a further step up in trip. Always Dixie has the edge of racecourse experience. He had a fair size absence before his run at Southwell but the way in which he flopped suggests that he probably just did not act on the fibresand at all. Silkenveil was not cheap at 95000 pounds and it would be no surprise to see her needing the experience tonight. Thistlestar suggested that she may improve for the step up to seven furlongs from six. Tom Dascombe has had a couple of winners of late so Pomeroy is worth more than just a cursory look in the market. Belles Beau is a full sister to seven furlong scorer, My Mate Max, and as she hails from unfashionable connections, she could be a few points bigger in the market than she should be. Baareq is the pick in a race that should throw up a few winners.
Ana Moutabahi 8-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, outstayed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Khanivorous (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Barreq (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Saharia (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
French Wind Cadeaux Genereux colt out of Blast.
Fusaichi Flyer (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 14l behind Saharia (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Playboy Blues (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Sidney Melbourne (8-11) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Pomeroy 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 9l behind Robust Wish (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Royal Torbo (KSA) Tabari colt out of Royal Dutch.
Always Dixie (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) In rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, 5th of 6, 12l behind Right Grand (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
Belles Beau Fraam filly out of Victory Flip.
Thistlestar (USA) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Key Light (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Whitley Bay (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon detached and struggling, last of 12, well behind Bronze Prince (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Silkenveil (IRE) Indian Ridge filly out of Line Ahead.
