chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
in touch, led halfway, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner
mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on gamely final furlong
headed halfway, soon beaten
slowly into stride and behind, driven halfway, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt, towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, some headway on inner over 3f out, never near to challenge
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Pip's Baby,Food For Thought and Fraamex look the three to concentrate on in this competitive opener and the narrow vote is given to Pip's Baby. The selection was a fair second behind Fateful Attraction last time out. That form has since been franked and under similar conditions here he will be hard to beat. Food For Thought rates the main danger as he was also a fair second last time out behind Astorygopeswithit but he gave the impression he would be suited by a longer trip on that occasion and first time blinkers will need to sharpen him up if he is to score. Fraamex is another worthy of respect as he is a well bred type from a top yard and will not need to be anything special to take a hand in the finish. Of the remainder George's Flyer is another that has shown a modicum of ability and has definite place claims but he may be seen to better effect in handicaps and for the winner we return to Pip's Baby.
Fraamex Fraam gelding, full brother to 6f winner Lady Le Mans.
George's Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 9l behind Prince of Love (8-11) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Mighty Kitchener (USA) Mighty gelding, half-brother to several winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Parazone Superior Premium colt, half-brother to 5f winner Nickles.
Pip's Baby 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Fateful Attraction (8-9) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn aut (7) fbs.
Food For Thought 9-4fav (8-2) In touch, snatched up approaching 3f out, headway to chase leaders 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Astorygoeswithit (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn aut (7) pol.
Stephanies Dream 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway on outer 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 20l behind Prince of Love (8-11) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Tiptoeing 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 22l behind Damelza (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 2yo fll hcp (4) gd in Sept.
