tracked leader, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
held up and towards rear, never a factor
led, headed over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, hung left approaching final furlong, stayed on well, never on terms
keen hold in mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on well towards finish, not reach leaders
started very slowly, soon prominent, led over 2f out, soon headed and hung right, weakened final furlong
held up and towards rear, headway and hung left over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, never nearer
in touch, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
held up towards rear, hung left over 1f out, never dangerous
This is a wide open looking maiden with plenty of newcomers involved but the vote has to go to Virtual who ran so well on his debut with both Whistledownwind and Almajd the two newcomers both worth noting. The selection caught the eye running a little green when second to Fr Dominic at Newmarket on his debut. He can put that bold effort behind him and with improvement very much on the cards, success will be around the corner. Whistledownwind comes from the Peter Chapple-Hyam camp who have a strong repretation for winning first time out with their two year olds. He is very well bred being by Danehill Dancer and any market moves should be noted. The other newcomer that looks the part on breeding is Almajd and once again he comes from a yard who ready them first time out so the market will be a big clue. But for the winner we return to Virtual.
Almajd (IRE) Marju colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m4f including the top-class Alhaarth.
Arabian Spirit Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to winning hurdler First Fought.
Blue Admiral 40-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 13, 7l behind Fr Dominic (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Conquisto 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind Oasis Wind (8-12) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Cossack Prince Dubai Destination gelding out of winning sprinter Danemere.
Foolin Myself Montjeu colt out of an unraced half-sister to User FRiendly.
King's Wonder 10-1 (9-3) Keen, held up, headway to chase leaders 3f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ibn Khaldun (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Kinnego Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 9l behind Captain Brilliance (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Aug.
Might Be Magic Fraam colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m and over hurdles including useful hurdler Marhaba Million.
Porthole (USA) Mizzen Mast colt, half-brother to 5f-1m winner Private War and 6f-1m winner Private Business.
Resurge (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over jumps.
Roaring Forte (IRE) Cape Cross colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Far Note and Climate Control.
Virtual 11-2jt-fav (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon hung left, headed inside final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Fr Dominic (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Whistledownwind Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m.
Lady Florence Bollin Eric filly, half-sister to a winning bumper.
