mid-division, driven and effort over 3f out, hung left and eased final 2f, no danger after
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt and behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never near leaders
held up, effort on wide outside over 2f out, ridden and no impression approaching final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear
with leader, ridden and lost pace 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression final furlong
dwelt and behind, driven and outpaced halfway, soon lost touch, virtually pulled up final furlong
Kiwi Bay is a tentative selection in the opener; East Coast Girl, Moment's Notice and Creative are others that have hinted they can score at this level, while Montefiore would not need to be out of the ordinary to play a strong part here. Montefiore appears to be a late developing type (May foal) but is introduced at a realistic grade. His trainer is capable of having him tuned for the day, so a betting move would be interesting. Creative can race freely, so needs to learn to settle. He is gaining in experience though and, as he comes here on the back of a respectable run at Catterick, he cannot confidently be ruled out. Moment's Notice has looked as if he already needs a mile, so will be suited by a truly run race. There are a couple in here that could set things up for a closer, so he is no forlorn hope in this modest company. East Coast Girl could be good value for at least a place, as she posted a much improved effort at Chester when she was last seen out. She will be a tough nut to crack if she has strengthened up in the intervening 41 days. However, Kiwi Bay, who holds a similar profile, has caught the eye in both his previous starts. His experience of this course will stand him in good stead and, with a seventh furlong sure to suit, this looks a good platform for this son of Mujahid to launch himself into winning ways.
Moment's Notice 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sahaadi (8-12) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Big Slick (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Chased leaders until lost place over 4f out, last of 16, 23l behind Northern Bolt (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.
Creative (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Maximus Aurelius (8-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Dolly No Hair 100-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 13l behind Fyodorovich (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Kiwi Bay 2-1fav (9-3) Mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Thompsons Walls (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug.
Montefiore (IRE) Orpen colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Dee's Angel and miler Shrone.
East Coast Girl (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Harry Gee (9-3) at Chester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Howe's Jack (IRE) 200-1 (8-12) Soon outpaced and behind, never a factor, last of 6, 24l behind In Uniform (9-0) at Beverley 5f nov stk (4) gd in Sept.
Emef Princess 25-1 (8-6) Always in rear, 8th of 11, 8l behind Lord Deevert (8-7) at W'hampton 6f 2yo clm (5) pol in Aug.
Evette 12-1 (9-0) Slowly away, rand green and raced wide throughout, always in rear, last of 12, 28l behind Ballora (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol in Sept.
Maid of Lamancha Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to several winners including miler Along The Nile.
