tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden halfway, driven and weakened over 2f out
dwelt, raced in last place, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well to go 3rd inside final furlong
pulled hard in touch, ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
steadied start, always in rear
with leader, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
mounted on course, pulled hard and led, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
keen early, tracked leader, led on bit over 1f out, soon clear, very easy
Mark Johnston can land division two of the maiden with KARTA; Lady Micklegate and Mastoora are also considered. The selection has a good draw and he improved on his debut run when chasing home Clippity Clop at Southwell last month. He looks to be going the right way and nominal improvement should make him tough to beat. Lady Micklegate was denied a clear run at Lingfield last time, but nonetheless more will be required today if she is to land this, although she will get maximum assistance from Robert Winston in the saddle. Mastoora and Mackten are interesting newcomers who both catch the eye on breeding so if the market vibes were positive then it could pay to take the hint. However, Karta sets a decent standard and looks the one to beat.
My Flame 14-1 (9-12) Led, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Imaam (8-11) at Folkestone 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Mar.
Poca A Poca (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Took keen hold, held up in rear, behind until halfway, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Saga De Tercey (10-4) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gf in Mar.
Behind Blue Eyes 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear and early reminders, tailed off over 3f out, last of 13, 30l behind La Diosa (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Jan.
Mackten Makbul colt out of Tender.
Safari Guide 6-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened, 11th of 14, 15l behind Peking Prince (8-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Straboe (USA) 100-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 24l behind Imaam (8-11) at Folkestone 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Mar.
Karta (IRE) 7-4fav (8-4) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, caught post, 2nd of 9, nk behind Clippity Clop (8-9) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Mar.
Lady Micklegate (USA) 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, close up when carried left and not clear run inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Kaabari (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Mastoora (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Sacred Love.
Red Stiletto 100-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along in rear, 11th of 12, 22l behind Take The Hint (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn fll stks (5) gs in Oct.