started very slowly, in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, kept on same pace final furlong
made all, challenged from well over 1f out, kept on well under pressure
with leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
went left start, held up in rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, never on terms
My Mandy has had plenty of chances to get off the mark and she might have to wait even longer with PATCH PATCH taken to win this maiden while Firetrap also considered. The selection pleased on his only run to date when he stayed on well to chase home a subsequent winner. One he beat out of sight that day has also won a race, albeit a seller, so with the form standing true it should be second time lucky. My Mandy has found just one too good twice in her five career starts and while patchy is a good description of those runs she has improved in the last two efforts. Firetrap didn't confirm his early progression last time but that run was solid enough and if back on the upward curve he can feature. Boss's Destination is an interesting newcomer for Alan Swinbank but with form in the book Patch Patch is preferred.
Boss's Destination Dubai Destination colt out of Blushing Sunrise.
Firetrap 9-1 (8-11) In rear, not far away, ridden halfway, effort over 1f out, hung right and one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Layla's Hero (8-11) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Lord's Seat 50-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, driven and lost place 2f out, soon ridden out pace, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 9l behind Bould Mover (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Patch Patch 12-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up, switched right and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression when edged right towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Bould Mover (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Prince Fortune 80-1 (9-3) Slowly away, headway to track leaders after 2f, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 21l behind Izaaj (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Kristen Jane (USA) Forest Wildcat filly out of British Columbia.
My Mandy (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Emerald Girl (8-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
