led, driven along 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up, headway under pressure 3f out, soon beaten
in rear, pushed along early straight, never in contention
took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, driven along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leader, ridden from 3f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong and closing at finish but not quite pace to reach winner
held up in touch, steady headway from 3f out to challenge 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden final furlong and stayed on well
Another maiden to round off proceedings and it does not look particularly strong but once again some top stables represented. Nemo Spirit argueably sets the standard and is the selection having finished second in what appeared only an average maiden over the course last backend. The Muir stable have saddled some recent winners indicating the well being of the yard. Art Trend was well beaten at Newcastle last time and is not one of the leading lights at the Chapple-Hymn yard. He should improve for that racecourse debut but was made look average and is passed over. Tighnabruich showed some promise in weak maidens last season and the step up in trip should play to his strengths. Jeremy Noseda saddles an American bred colt namely In Close who is likely to appreciate a sounder surface. Nemo Spirit is selected to get punters out on a winning note.
Art Trend (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, took 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 10l behind Drill Sergeant (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs.
Ballisodare 17-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, slightly outpaced over 2f out, kept on again final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 15, 6l behind Trianon (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Dalhaan (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, shaken up 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 18, 5l behind Latin Lad (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Aug.
Deer Daylami (IRE) 4-1 (8-6) Started slowly, towards rear, plenty to do well over 1f out, ran on final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Greylami (8-6) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Eddie Dowling 50-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 17l behind Whistledownwind (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Houghton (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Ran green in rear, shaken up 2f out, pushed along and stayed on steadily inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 5l behind Silver Regent (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Manyriverstocross (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 14l behind Huzzah (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Tighnabruaich (IRE) 15-8 (9-3) Led, ridden 3f out, soon headed, one pace after, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Endless Luck (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Nov.
In Close (USA) Empire Maker colt out of winning miler Cozzy Corner.
Nemo Spirit (IRE) 5-1co-fav (9-3) In touch, good head over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, every chance, held final 100 yards, 2nd of 15, hd behind Trianon (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
