prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, took 2nd near finish
mid-division, headway well over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd place near finish
mid-division, no impression over 1f out
close up, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
slowly away, towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, one pace final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
A cavalry charge to start proceedings and WALVIS BAY makes a fair degree of appeal with Jeannie Galloway and Antoniola other names that make our short list. The grey shaped with plenty of promise on debut at York and as a half-brother to the very smart Pipalong, if he has any of those levels of ability within the genes, he will prove a tough nut to crack. Jeannie Galloway represents the yard that won this last year. She has the edge of experience and as a daughter of Bahamian Bounty, there is a fair chance that the soft ground will not be of such concern. Tim Easterby's juveniles look to be finally coming to hand and Antoniola makes plenty of interest to us. Easy to back on debut, he is closely related to a number of seven furlong specialists. Tislaam has a first time visor. Rated 79 by the assessor, the ability to produce his best on this surface is open to debate. Angelena Ballerina has one of the highest BHA ratings though she lacks size and will be prey to anything open to progression. Antarctic Desert ran a respectable enough introduction at Thirsk. There appears a potential for improvement. Alan Jarvis has a trio entered. At just 2000 guineas, Show Willing has been able to get in off a light weight and it is of interest that Andrew Elliott is aboard. Chichina is a half-sister to Naomh Geileis. Any market confidence should be noted. Michael Bell does not have too many runners here so Horseradish is noted. A full brother to Mandarinka, there is enough reason to believe that he can be fired up first time out. Walvis Bay is the selection.
Walvis Bay (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed halfway, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Coolminx (8-12) at York 5f 2yo mdn (3) gs.
All Moving Parts (USA) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 13, 10l behind Distinctive (8-12) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Tislaam (IRE) 5-4fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 10, 9l behind Mark Anthony (8-9) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Aug.
Antarctic Desert (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 13, 8l behind Cracking Lass (8-9) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Horseradish Kyllachy colt out of Lihou Island.
Lord Raglan (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) With leader, carried badly right over 4f out, switched left across track to chase other trio over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Yesnabay (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Sydney Bridge 33-1 (9-3) Led, raced keenly, hung badly right after 1f, soon headed, no chance final 3f, last of 5, 22l behind Yesnabay (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Amenable (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear, ran green over 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 13l behind Durham Express (9-1) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Antoniola (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon mid-division, steady headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, edged left and no impression towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Silenceofthewind (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Nolecce 100-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 21l behind Layla's Dancer (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Sumay Buoy (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, 7th of 10, 11l behind Hold On Tiger (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Aug.
Brinscall 14-1 (8-7) Chased winner, pushed along 3f out, ridden and lost 2nd well over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 10l behind Whippers Love (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Catbells (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, weakened 2f out, 5th of 6, 10l behind Walk On Water (9-1) at Chester 6f 2yo fll stks (2) gf in Aug.
Chichina (USA) Afleet Alex filly out of St Aye.
Angelena Ballerina (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Jira (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gd in Jun.
Clever Molly (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Durham Express (9-1) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Jeannie Galloway (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden, no impression when edged right inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Right Step (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Show Willing (IRE) Elusive City filly out of Showboat.
Silvermine Bay (IRE) 66-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 12l behind Dance For Julie (8-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) sft.
Frontline Boy (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, 3rd and held when hampered on far rail inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Elusive Sue (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
