mid-division, ridden and headway from over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along to improve 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon joined, driven inside final furlong, all out
chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, went 3rd briefly inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, soon pushed along, never travelling
dwelt, towards rear, some headway over 3f out, no impression from over 2f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
steadied start, held up towards rear, never a factor
mounted on track, led, clear from over halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased clear leader, ridden over 2f out, joined winner and every chance approaching final furlong, driven inside final furlong, ran on, just held
BOTHY looks the pick in this maiden; Mehendi and Lady Francesca are the others to consider. Ralph Beckett's three-year-old catches the eye on breeding and he made a really pleasing racecourse debut when he chased home Shanky Biscuit at Newbury. That was quite a competitive race so it was a sound effort and if he can build on that here then he should be difficult to beat. Mehendi has shaped with promise on each of his two starts and his chance wasn't helped by being slowly away at Bath when last seen out. He clearly has plenty of ability and he should be capable of going well. Lady Francesca was outclassed in a Listed race at Newmarket last year but the fact that connections aimed so high with her is an illustration of the fact that she is quite useful. Peaceful Rule showed promise on his debut at Thirsk when he shaped as though he would learn plenty for the experience. This is an open race where the market may provide the clues, but Bothy sets a decent standard and is the pick.
African Cheetah 3-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and lost touch over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, not troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 6l behind Maxwell Hawke (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Bothy 25-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, switched right stand rail 2f out, good headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well until caught final strides, 2nd of 15, hd behind Skanky Biscuit (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Dhania (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Soon chased leader, ridden to lead 2f out, soon headed and weakened over 1fout, 4th of 5, 9l behind Keep Ringing (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Hilbre Point (USA) 50-1 (9-0) With winner, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Infiraad (9-0) at Newmarket 7f C&G Maiden Stakes (3yo) (4) gf.
Ithinkbest 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 14, 9l behind Emirates Roadshow (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Maison d'Or 10-1 (8-10) Taken to post early, held up in rear, ridden, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Dark Ranger (8-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Mehendi (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Soon in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, under pressure when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, nk behind Blue Tango (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Peaceful Rule (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Slowly away, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on well to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Guestofthenation (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sep.
Red Dagger (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) In touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 12l behind Dalradian (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Rowan Tiger 100-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 16l behind Your Old Pal (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Deyas Dream 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 8l behind Mr Willis (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Lady Francesca 66-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 7l behind Enticement (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2yo fll lst stks (1) gs in Nov.
