in touch, pushed and headway 2f out, driven and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden out towards finish
dwelt, towards rear, ran green halfway, effort over 1f out, one pace
dwelt, soon pushed along mid-division, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
missed break, soon struggling in rear, pulled up over 3f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on on final furling, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
There is very little for backers to go on here with none of the nine runners having raced previously, so a close inspection in the paddock beforehand and the betting market are likely to provide the best guide to the outcome. Among those worthy of a mention are Lady Mo from the Bill Turner stable that does well with its two-year-old horses at this stage of the season. Straw Poll, who is by Dixieland Band, appeals most on breeding but there was little encouragement from Mick Channon's stable at Doncaster last week and he may be best watched. The booking of Kevin Darley for Alan Berry's Mujadil filly Designer City takes the eye. Marcus Eile is a half-brother by Daggers Drawn to six-furlong juvenile winner Bailieborough and warrants respect. Nigel Tinkler's youngsters rarely win first time out so it would be a surprise if Westborough were good enough to take a hand here. Peggy Naylor, who is out of a Risk Me mare, would not want the ground to dry out any further and appeals most of the remainder. On the limited evidence available the tentative selection would have to be Lady Mo from the Bill Turner stable.
