chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out
went left start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
hampered start, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on
slowly into stride, held up in touch, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway well over 2f out, rider lost whip inside final furlong one pace
mid-division, no impression over 1f out
Mel Brittain's SEA CREST is given the vote in this maiden with Desert Falls and Paddy Bear likely to give her the most to think about. The selection has had a few chances, but she lost no caste in defeat last time when she was the subject of strong market support. She will try and make all and if she is given an easy lead then she could be hard to catch. Desert Falls ran a fair race when fourth behind Needwood Lad on soft ground at Newcastle last month. He should again run his race but he will need to improve to take this and he does have his quirks so the percentage call is to take him on. Paddy Bear is interesting as he did not have the race run to suit last time, but the worry with him is that he has yet to run on anything other than quick ground. Shining Times, Silent Wonder and No Quarter Given are interesting newcomers and the market will be a guide to their chance. However, Sea Crest sets a fair standard and she is taken to finally get her head in front.
No Quarter Given (IRE) Elusive City gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Desert Falls 13-2 (9-3) Raced keenly mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and hung left final furlong, kept on, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Needwood Lad (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Aug.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 15-8jt-fav (8-7) With leader, led after 2f, headed 1f out, no extra close home, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Roof Fiddle (8-6) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Shining Times (IRE) Danetime filly, sister to 1m3f winner Mid Mon Lady, half-sister to winning sprinter Maison Dieu.
James Junior 66-1 (9-3) Always rear, 10th of 13, 10l behind Doctor Parkes (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug.
Paddy Bear 8-1 (9-3) Towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Doctor Parkes (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug.
Silent Wonder Diktat colt, half-brother to 7f & 1m2f winner Annishirani.
Lady Gem Captain Rio filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Cosmic Art.
Miss Gibboa (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 14l behind Needwood Lad (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Aug.
Flaming Ruby 25-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden halfway, hung left over 1f out, soon beaten and eased inside final furlong, last of 9, 30l behind Knavesmire (8-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in May.
Katie Girl Makbul filly out of 1m-1m3f winner Katie Komaite.
Sea Crest 3-1 (8-4) With leader, ridden and effort when hung right 2f out, drifted right and kept on inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Blades Princess (8-7) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Wrens Hope Shinko Forest filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Shatin Leader and 1m4f winner Ellies Faith.
