switched inside soon after start, held up, ridden 4f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
pulled hard, tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
with leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
taken to post early, with leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, never near leaders
raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
always towards rear
Not a bad looking maiden on paper at least and we'll take KINGSGATE CHOICE to come out on top ahead of Esuvia and newcomer Major Monty. The selection made his debut over course and distance and caught the eye staying on for third after a tardy start. Whilst no match for the decent looking winner that day the colt showed distinct signs of greenness, shaping as though the experience would do him the world of good and with bags of improvement likely and from a fair draw we fancy John Best's son of Choisir to score at the second time of asking. Brian Smart saddles Esuvia and this filly arguably showed the best form on display here when taking third over this trip at Doncaster almost three weeks ago. With several representatives from strong yards in behind the form does seem to look strong, especially as the two in front of Esuvia had the benefit of previous experience. The only question mark is whether she acts on the all-weather and with that yet to be answered we narrowly side with the track knowledge of Kingsgate Choice today. Major Monty is well worth a market check as a well-bred son of Orpen who is related to a number of winners including on this surface. Tom Dascombe's yard are more than capable of having one ready to win first time out and his colt has been allotted a nice looking draw in stall two ahead of this racecourse debut so if the money does come for him it may well pay to take note. Kevin Ryan and Neil Callan are always to be respected here and they combine with Darling Buds, another making her debut, whilst Exearti ran in a maiden that has worked out well back in the summer. The absence of that one would be a worry though and she was ultimately well beaten on that occasion. Boy The Bell should be wiser for his debut and will be suited by stepping back a furlong but he must improve markedly to score and so we return to the promising Kingsgate Choice to land the spoils here.
Bertie Buckle (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden halfway, weakening when hampered 2f out, last of 10, 22l behind I'malwaysright (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Boy The Bell 40-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Sea Of Heartbreak (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Kingsgate Choice (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, stayed on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Gramercy (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Major Monty (IRE) Orpen gelding out of Mari-ela.
Spirit Of Love (IRE) Pearl Of Love gelding out of Sesleria.
Young George 50-1 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Commanche Raider (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Darling Buds Reel Buddy filly out of Its Another Gift.
Esuvia (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind London Gold (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Exearti 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and struggling halfway, 8th of 11, 8l behind Puff (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jul.
Missprint Ishiguru filly out of Miss Up N Go.
Petit Belle 100-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 22l behind Gramercy (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Special Betty 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced, always behind, last of 11, 31l behind Little Garcon (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Zando's Pearl Forzando filly out of Siouxtabul.