prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide, always in rear
soon pushed along in rear
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon pushed along in rear, headway 3f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led over 5f
always behind
chased leader over 5f
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace
close up, led over 2f out, ridden out
In an interesting nursery, we will side with Moi Aussi ahead of Mambo Sun and Royal Embrace. Moi Aussi put up an improved effort to score over course and distance last time and, clearly coming here in good heart, should make a bold bid to score again from a good draw. Beaten two lengths in first-time blinkers by the selection on that occasion, Mambo Sun is now four pounds better off for a first run now in cheekpieces, while Mighty Dancer is eight pounds better off for three-and-a-half lengths. On his first run for Brian Smart, Ansells Joy showed improved form last time and there could be better to come, while Macs Ransom is a potential improver at this trip so watch the betting. Ed Dunlop's Song Of Silence and Michael Jarvis's Baltic Rhapsody are other potential improvers, while, finally, Royal Embrace's stable is in good form and he will appreciate the trip today, and Magical Music could well get involved on her all-weather debut. Overall, though, we will just side with Moi Aussi.
Moi Aussi (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Dwelt, held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov beating Mambo Sun (8-6) by 2l, 14 ran.
Mambo Sun 10-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Moi Aussi (9-1) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Macs Ransom (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Behind, switched left 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Charles Darwin (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Song of Silence (USA) 11-2 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Aravalli (8-10) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Baltic Rhapsody 13-2 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind George's Flyer (8-13) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Mighty Dancer (IRE) 5-1 (8-2) Held up, headway and hung right over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 14, 5l behind Moi Aussi (9-1) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Royal Embrace 25-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Rainbows Guest (9-5) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Magical Music 50-1 (8-1) Held up, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 20, 13l behind Risk Runner (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Nov.
