led, headed 3f out, weakened final 2f
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on not reached leaders
tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, soon every chance, led inside final furlong, all out
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon outpaced, always behind
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up mid-division, never on terms
slowly into stride, always behind
A weak-looking maiden can go the way of Neshla, with Musango and Love Ridot making up the shortlist. The selection was given a gentle introduction when a fair third on her debut at Kempton, and should have come on for that experience. Clive Brittain has his stable in good form at present and his filly looks the one to be on. Love Ridot makes her debut for his in-form trainer today after formerly being with Daniel O'Gorman over in Ireland, and she should be monitored for any signs of confidence in the betting. She is interesting stepped up to a trip that should suit more than the six furlongs that she has been running over previously. Musango couldn't take advantage in a weaker maiden at Kempton a fortnight ago, but this drop in trip could be in his favour so he could make the frame. The rest appear to be a very moderate bunch and it would be a surprise if any improved significantly enough to win today, so for the winner then we return to the once-raced Neshla.
Marbaa (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, some headway under pressure 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Rapid City (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Musango 14-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, led until headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 6l behind Alexian (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Samarinda (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Towards rear, progress from 2f out, never toubled leaders, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Magic Warrior (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Velvet Valley (USA) 9-1 (9-1) Mid-division, one pace when squeezed out over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Villa Sonata (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Artist's Muse (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leader to 6f out, gradually weakened, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Alexian (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Love Ridot (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened from halfway, last of 12, 20l behind Chief Crazy Horse (9-7) at Curragh 6f stk gs in Sept.
Moon Empress (FR) 9-1 (8-10) Always in rear, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 6th of 7, well behind Abandon (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Neshla 5-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, improved on outside 6f out, stayed on to go 3rd over 1f out, never placed to challenge, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Flyingit (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs.
