slowly into stride, in rear when stumbled over 4f out, never a factor
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, not quicken
towards rear and keen, switched left 2f out, some progress when slightly hampered and carried left over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden when headed over 1f out, faded
prominent, chased leaders 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out and edged left
in touch, ridden 2f out, led approaching final furlong, held on
in touch, ridden and weakening when carried left 1f out
This is a very weak maiden and so the newcomers Millachy and Desirable Dancer have to be watched closely in the betting, however we will side with the improving Temtation, with Indian Song also expected to run well. The selection makes a quick reappearance following a decent effort at Ripon last week. He finished second behind Morinqua with the good yardstick Princess Ileana back in third. A similar effort this afternoon could be good enough. Indian Song was a close up fifth in a hot nursery last time and should go well back in maiden company. Millachy is from a top yard and although a pretty cheap purchase, she may still be good enough to take a hand in the finish. It could pay to keep a close eye on the market here, but Temtation is the form horse and he gets our vote.
Desirable Dancer (IRE) Fath filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Lake Pontchartrain (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) In touch, headway 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 6l behind Ficoma (8-6) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) frm in Aug.
Indian Song (IRE) 16-1 (7-12) Held up and keen, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 7, 3l behind Everymanforhimself (9-12) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Yearning (IRE) 22-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Cuppacocoa (8-5) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Aug.
Ella Y Rossa 25-1 (8-7) Outpaced and always in rear, last of 8, 23l behind Tom Tower (9-3) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Temtation (IRE) 9-4 (8-5) Tracked winner, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Morinqua (8-7) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Aug.
Burningfold Babe Muhtarram filly, half-sister to 5f winner My Lady Valentine.
Clewer 33-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, no impression, 8th of 12, 22l behind Golden Balls (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Dories Dream 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 11l behind Crumbs of Comfort (8-10) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jul.
Foxy Games 33-1 (8-1) Dwelt, soon prominent on outer, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Black Moma (8-6) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Mamalini 9-4jt-fav (8-12) Led for 1f, chased leader until weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind Ishibee (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo fll sll (6) pol in Aug.
Millachy Kyllachy filly, half-sister to 1m1f-1m5f winner Millennium Hall.
