in touch, ridden along halfway, had every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced alone farside, prominent for 3f
held up, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
started slowly and towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden along halfway, never troubled leaders
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
jumped right at start, held up behind leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, soon chased along, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, never reached challenging position
Two thirds of the field here have racecourse experience, with some smart form in the book while two of the newcomers are particularly interesting given connections and all this combined makes this an interesting maiden. Queen Sally is selected to land it after a fine third over the course behind Sunset Crest, who incidentally contests the opener on today's card. The additional furlong here should suit while the runner-up franked the form by finishing third in what appeared a decent Newbury maiden afterwards giving the form a solid look. Juveniles from the Muir yard tend to benefit from their initial racecourse experience so Whisky Jack deserves respect with that in mind. He hung quite badly down the straight at Windsor while also jumping the intersection of the track. Becausewecan was a bitter disappointment last time when the ground would have been quicker than ideal. The easier surface today will be more in his favour. Market support for either of the newcomers Playfellow or Prime Mood would be significant but Queen Sally is the nomination.
Becausewecan (USA) 2-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders until ridden and lost place 4f out, last of 7, 7l behind Senatorial (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Ivor Novello (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 16l behind Fareer (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jun.
Jul's Lad (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, effort 2f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 10l behind Pure Poetry (8-13) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Playfellow (IRE) Kheleyf colt, half-brother to winning miler/hurdler Sweetheart.
Prime Mood (IRE) Choisir colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Give Me The Night.
Shifting Gold (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, always behind, last of 5, 17l behind Sweet Smile (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Silent Hero 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Weald Park (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm in Jun.
Whisky Jack 15-2 (9-3) In touch, effort on far rail 2f out, hit rail over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Desert Icon (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Queen Sally (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Sunset Crest (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
Red Rosanna 8-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind The Magic of Rio (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf.
Shanavaz Golden Snake filly out of a moderate racemare.
Highkingofireland Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to winning miler Rava.
