tracked leaders, went 2nd briefly 2f out, one pace and no impression on front 2 final furlong
dwelt and went right start, in rear, pushed along 6f out, weakened over 3f out
pressed leader, pushed along over 4f out, lost 2nd over 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden over 1f out, edged right and headed entering final furlong, stayed on
restless stalls, slowly into stride, in rear, short lived effort well over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, went 2nd over 3f out until 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, went 2nd well over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on
Caribana is taken to score at the principal expense of Samurai Warrior and Montfjord. Michael Jarvis' filly has exhibited distinct signs of greenness in two starts - becoming outpaced before finishing with a degree of purpose as the line approaches. This could be an obvious opportunity to secure a maiden and head straight for the paddocks. Samurai Warrior is rated 76. Some observers have commented about something of a reluctance to find much under pressure but his forte is his effortless style of travelling. Montfjord is bred to have needed a little bit of time before we see the best of him. The stable landed something of a gamble on Tuesday with a debutant so the market is closely watched. Boy Racer is impeccably bred and is a half-brother to Ipledgeallegiance. Sired by Singspiel, he might just need a little further than this trip provides. Lucky Character is another to make a maiden bow. Pie O My and Grail Knight look ordinary. An interesting maiden that can potentially unearth a few future winners but for today, we are with Caribana.
Boy Racer (IRE) Singspiel colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Fantastic Morning.
Grail Knight 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, ran green throughout, weakened well over 2f out, 6th of 8, 17l behind Prince Hamlet (9-3) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Dec.
Lucky Character Key Of Luck colt out of a moderate racemare.
Montfjord (IRE) Montjeu colt, brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Menwaal, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Pie O My (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 9, 20l behind Mystery Star (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Samurai Warrior 13-2 (9-3) Keen hold tracking leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Rankayo Hitam (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Caribana 4-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden along when outpaced over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Pharaohs Justice (9-3) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Dec.
