towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, never on terms
towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, one pace, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, shaken up to lead well over 1f out, stayed on well
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Not a huge amount of form to go at in this maiden but what we do have suggests that HANSON'D looks the likely winner after a good debut with Green Lightning looking a danger on his own competitive bow and Gritstone is another for the shortlist. This race looks a slightly easier assignment for the pick, who wasn't beaten far in a decent looking York maiden. It will probably turn out that he was only beaten by some good types that day and the fact he was ahead of a subsequent winner is an obvious plus. Green Lightning takes to the racecourse for the first time and while his decent pedigree suggests a good first run is possible the yards two-year-olds have often needed a run this season before getting to their best. Gritstone was only held by a good looking sort last time and should challenge especially with his yard going well while George Benjamin should be in the mix again but is looking a little exposed in this company now. Not the easiest start for punters but Hanson'd looks to have the best chance.
Acol Domedriver gelding out of Bridge Pal.
Big Wave Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Behind, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on and outside final 2f, never troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 9l behind Jibrrya (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Dinkys Diamond (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 8l behind Makbullet (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
George Benjamin 4-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Our Joe Mac (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Green Lightning (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Angelic Song.
Gritstone 9-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Tominator (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Hanson'd (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Mid-division on outside, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Businessman (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Aug.
Monkton Vale (IRE) Catcher In The Rye gelding out of Byproxy.
Silver Socks 25-1 (9-0) Held up, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on well never nearer, 5th of 12, 6l behind Fortunes Of Fire (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Sixties Rock Rock Of Gibraltar gelding out of Scene.
Lucky Windmill 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 9, 11l behind The Human League (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jun.
