prominent, ridden along 3f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, effort over 3f out, soon behind
held up behind leaders, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
behind, ridden along halfway, never a factor
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
steadied at start and held up, smooth headway over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on
SIGNALLER is a confident choice to break his maiden tag here, while Off Chance may prove to be best of the remainder. Mark Johnston has his runners stoked up at the moment and Signaller made a pleasing debut when third of 14 here on fast ground at the last meeting. That was over a mile, and this step up in trip looks ideal for the Rahy colt, who can come on plenty for that run and score. Off Chance and Cosmic both represent out-of-form Tim Easterby, although the former showed up well on her Newcastle introduction. Fast ground suits, but the yard's form plus this longer trip are negatives. Cosmic should be better for this longer trip but has plenty to prove judged on his debut. Goswick is an interesting newcomer from a yard going well, and with the pedigree to suggest that she could take a hand. She should be noted in the market, but Signaller is the one for us.
Avitus 150-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced and behind, 11th of 12, 11l behind Real Diamond (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Oct.
Cosmic 14-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous, last of 8, 15l behind Warpedsenseofhumor (8-11) at Redcar 1m 1f mdn stks (5) fm.
Highkingofireland 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 18l behind Makaamen (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Mar.
Signaller (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Mister Dee Bee (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
The Quiet Genius 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always rear division, 14th of 15, 18l behind Paddy Bear (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Goswick Bertolini filly out of Holy Island.
Off Chance 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Full Of Love (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 3yo fll stks (5) gf.