dwelt towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some late headway, never near to challenge
chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced and behind
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, driven over 2f out, one pace, never reached challenging position
always rear division
slowly into stride, always behind
dwelt, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final 2f
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, led over 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, staying on towards finish
A desperate maiden in all senses of the description and only the most tentative of recommendations is given to Delta Shuttle ahead of Rue Soleil and Onatopp. The selection ran a fair race in a Newcastle maiden and while this is a drop in trip, this distance will take plenty of getting in the likely conditions. Rue Soleil has had many chances but Paul Hanagan is not in the habit of riding no-hopers here. A five length beating by Hinton Admiral at Hamilton reads well so it would be no surprise to see her go well. Onatopp showed her first ever racecourse form last time out and as a filly that is proven on the surface, she has to be given plenty of respect. Valery Borzov is bred to get further but is watched in the betting on racecourse introduction. Lovers Kiss is well drawn although appears not to have progressed. Star Above is on a third start for Sir Mark Prescott and rates as another to note. Mr Wall Street will wear cheekpieces for the first time. Delta Shuttle is the recommendation.
Delta Shuttle (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Chased leaders stand side, ridden and oupaced 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Milliegait (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Sept.
Mr Wall Street 40-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 12l behind Supa Sal (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jul.
Time Dancer (IRE) Desert Sun gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Behan.
Valery Borzov (IRE) Iron Mask colt, half-brother to 7f & 1m winner Craic Sa Ceili.
Lovers Kiss 40-1 (7-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 46l behind Tipsy Prince (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Onatopp (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led, driven over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Mimisel (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs.
Rue Soleil 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 16, 7l behind Tarraburn (9-1) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Stars Above 50-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 9l behind Sandrey (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
