prominent, led approaching 2f out, soon ridden, narrowly headed inside final furlong, no extra
in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace
soon led, headed approaching 2f out, bumped and weakened
with leaders, ridden and edged left approaching 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, pushed way through, one pace close home
This looks a good opportunity for Gower to lose his maiden tag, Ishi Adiva and Star Strider may do best of the others. Roger Charlton's colt showed improvement from his debut to chase home Baileys Outshine in a decent looking race at Lingfield. There could be plenty more to come and he looks the safest option this afternoon. Ishi Adiva chased home Elhamri in the Supersprint at Newbury, form that is hard to fault in the context of this race. However she ran very flat next time at York, admittedly in another good event. We just have doubts about her resolution and so she is passed over. Star Strider is well exposed but has chances on the pick of his form. Miss Autumnal is getting the hang of things and may do best of the others, but Gower looks a progressive type and he gets the verdict.
Apache Scout (IRE) Indian Ridge gelding out of 1m2f & 1m4f winner Salee.
Futuristic Dragon (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt, half-brother to 1m6f winner Rosewings.
Gower 9-2 (9-3) Tracked winner, pressed winner over 2f out, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, always just held inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, shd behind Baileys Outshine (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Blue Bamboo 25-1 (8-12) Led until 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 8l behind Dodge City (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Croeso Bach 33-1 (8-12) Reared and went right start, always in the rear, 13th of 15, 9l behind Maker's Mark (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Good Luck Chip (IRE) Princely Heir filly out of winning hurdler Surabaya.
Ishi Adiva 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 19, 25l behind Doctor Brown (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Aug.
Millsini Rossini filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 6f.
Miss Autumnal (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Rainbow Promises (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Money For Fun 18-1 (8-9) Soon chasing leader to over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 4th of 11, 9l behind Non Compliant (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Sept.
Star Strider 40-1 (8-4) Outpaced in rear, good headway from over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Vaunt (9-2) at Bath 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Piccolena Boy 33-1 (8-5) Held up, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 12, 10l behind Frisky Talk (8-10) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) pol in Sept.