tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, went 2nd over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon not pace of winner
held up in rear, headway and hung left over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd towards finish
always prominent, led over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, soon well in command, ran on well
soon led, hung right on bend well over 6f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
MARIA NUNZIATA looks a good bet here and she gets the vote over Laureldeans Best and No Mean Trick. This filly has been placed on all three of her starts so far and she can make her plum draw count. Darryll Holland is a master at dictating from the front and she looks to have been found a good opportunity to shed her maiden tag. Laureldeans Best could be the main danger as this filly shaped with plenty of promise on her debut at Pontefract when she really caught the eye. The draw could have been kinder but if she can build on what she showed on her debut then she should go well. No Mean Trick is well drawn and this colt from the Clive Cox yard is certainly worth a market check on his racecourse debut. Gracie's Games has had plenty of chances and is readily opposed from her high draw. We will stick with Maria Nunziata to lead them home.
Harry Days (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 15, 50l behind Karma (8-11) at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo mdn gd in Sep.
Latin Connection (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 27l behind Oriental Cavalier (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Mayta Capac (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Started slowly, soon in touch, effort behind leaders over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 14, 9l behind Perfect Citizen (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Aug '08.
No Mean Trick (USA) Grand Slam colt out of Ruby's Reception.
Always The Sun 200-1 (9-3) Held up, behind before halfway, never dangerous, last of 8, 13l behind Rum King (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 2yo & 3yo stk (3) gd in Oct.
Laureldeans Best (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Dwelt, raced green in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, better for race, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Clientele (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Maria Nunziata 4-6fav (8-10) Led, driven 3f out, headed 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Funday (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Nanny Doe (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Soon chased leaders, weakened halfway, trailing from 3f out, last of 7, 42l behind Fourpenny Lane (9-3) at Dundalk 1m fll stk pol in Oct.
Bluebird Chariot 100-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and behind final 3f, 8th of 10, 12l behind Poppanan (9-3) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Sep.
Duke of Normandy (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leader until over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Mystic Touch (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Princess Pivotal 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt in rear, never a factor, 8th of 13, 13l behind Jonny Mudball (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Gracie's Games 10-1 (8-10) Keen hold early, raced wide towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon no chance, 7th of 12, 13l behind Spinning Ridge (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol.
