always in rear, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders going well, shaken up 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on final furlong to take 2nd post
mid-division, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace final furlong
started slowly, behind, headway wide over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out
in rear, under pressure 3f out, never nearer
made all, ridden clear 1f out, ran on strongly
tracked winner, effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge, lost 2nd post
in touch over 1f, soon behind and beaten
Patternmaker has been runner-up in both outings this term and is poised to go one better at the expense of Disguise, Star Duster and Soul Dance. It could be significant that Alan Munro rides Patternmaker again, as trainer Rod Millman, with whom he has struck up a good relationship, has two runners himself here. However, Munro is obviously keen not to desert Patternmaker, having ridden the gelding into second place at both Thirsk and Nottingham this season. The son of Elnadim failed to last out the sixth furlong on both occasions, and the combination of a drop back in trip and faster ground will hopefully do the trick this time. Barry Hills has been in great form of late, and had a treble at Newbury at the weekend, so Disguise will be a popular choice. He was fitted with the tongue-tie for the first time when finishing second at Nottingham on his final outing of last year, and on breeding will be seen to better effect when stepped up in trip. Star Duster always found one too good last term, and as stated, Munro deserts him now, while Soul Dance's last outing was at Lingfield in February, and she is another that may find this on the short side. Hayyani was thought highly enough of to warrant an entry in the 2,000 Guineas, but his stable are only just on the way back after a spell of sickness, and in any case he will surely struggle as well over this minimum trip. All in all, the pieces should fall into place for Patternmaker.
Kajul 100-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, pulled hard, always in rear, 10th of 11, 17l behind Noora (8-9) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (D3) pol in Oct.
Soul Dance 5-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, close up over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened, 5th of 8, 4l behind Revien (8-0) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.
Disguise 11-4jt-fav (9-0) With leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on, headed post, 2nd of 15, shd behind Rock Dove (8-9) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (D2) gf in Sept.
Hayyani (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-0) In touch, headway under pressure to press leaders inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Moon Bird (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
Patternmaker (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, edged left and every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Kenmore (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Binty 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 17, 10l behind Westland (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Nov.
Pippa's Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Behind, stayed on steadily final 2f, never nearer, 7th of 15, 7l behind Jalissa (8-7) at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (5) gs.
Star Duster 11-4jt-fav (9-0) Led to inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 5l behind Campeon (8-8) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
