held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd final 75 yards and closed on winner near finish
soon pushed along in rear, stayed on inside final furlong
soon tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, hard driven final furlong, kept on well
in touch on outside, ran wide on bend over 7f out, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway under pressure, to chase leading pair 2f out, soon weakened and hampered
chased leaders, hard driven over 1f out, weakened over final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, one pace and no danger final 2f
awkward start, never travelling well and always in rear
held up in mid-division, driven and headway under pressure over 1f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, one pace and held when lost 2nd final 75 yards
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased winner until approaching final furlong, weakened
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
An auction maiden that will not take much winning and CAPTAINRISK is taken to continue Marco Botti's good start to the all-weather season as he tackles ten furlongs for the first time. Returning to the track after a four month break last time, there did not look to be any stars behind Captainrisk. He did not get into full flow until late on and taking into account he now has the benefit of that outing and he encountered slight interference at a crucial stage, he is the clear pick here. Eastern Warrior failed to build on the promise of his debut when he finished mid-division in a maiden won by the Racing Post Trophy third Skanky Biscuit. A juvenile with lots of size to him, the step up to ten furlongs will suit him although it was concerning the degree to which he got outpaced at Great Leighs last time. The stop-start nature of all-weather racing may not suit him. Special Bond was dropped to seven furlongs last time having contested two maidens over a mile. Ten furlongs should be more in his favour. Midnight Bay showed distinct promise on his second start in what looked a reasonable backend Newbury maiden run on what can often be deceiving easy ground given the time of year. Ocean's Minstral is another stepping up in trip which should suit him but Captainrisk is the selection.
Mile High Lad (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 11l behind Kimberley Downs (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Windpfeil (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on but never in contention, 5th of 10, 14l behind Haashed (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Ocean's Minstrel 66-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 15, 4l behind Al Marmoom (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Captainrisk (IRE) 11-4fav (8-10) In touch, not clear run over 2f out, edged left and went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Bushveld (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Eastern Warrior 5-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, never reach leaders, 4th of 12, 6l behind Mannlichen (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Liberty Beau (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Started slowly, held up towards rear, progress 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 4l behind Hold The Bucks (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2yo sll (6) pol in Nov.
Midnight Bay 66-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, keeping on when slightly checked on rail over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 18, 6l behind Monitor Closely (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Ain't Talkin' 50-1 (7-11) Held up in rear, headway inside final 2f, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2l behind Noble Dictator (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Special Bond 10-3jt-fav (8-10) Held up, headway to go prominent on inside 3f out, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Moon Lightning (9-1) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Nov.
Litenup (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Led until headed over 3f out, gradually lost place and weakened from 2f out, 14th of 18, 16l behind Monitor Closely (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Thefillyfromepsom 100-1 (8-12) Held up, effort and some progress 2f out, kept on, 5th of 9, 8l behind Premier Banker (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Noworneva 25-1 (8-10) Always in rear, 9th of 11, 14l behind Island Sunset (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Oct.
