in touch and keen, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance approaching 2f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch, headway 3f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on but not reach leader
in touch, ridden 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
A couple of interesting newcomers in Pelleas and Yeoman Leap, but we will side with the well exposed Emerald Wilderness. Mick Channon's colt has shown enough in three runs to suggest he can land a race of this nature. When stepped up to this trip last time he finished a gallant third to the smart Kid Mambo and a repeat of that effort should be good enough to win a class five maiden at Bath. Roger Charlton trains Pelleas, a well bred son of Mark Of Esteem out of a Rainbow Quest mare. Middle distances will be his forte next season, but a mile should suit at this stage of his career. Yeoman Leap has more of a sprint influence but there may be enough stamina in his blood to stay out this distance. Duty Free is another to consider as he made his debut in a hot race here recently. The market will prove invaluable here but without that knowledge we have to go with Emerald Wilderness.
Christalini 33-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, pushed along and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2l behind Tembanee (9-0) at Salisbury 7f nov stk (4) gs in Sept.
Duty Free (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, ridden 3f out, stayed on near finish, 5th of 10, 9l behind Golden Balls (9-7) at Bath 1m nov med aut stk (4) gd.
Emerald Wilderness (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Led until headed well over 2f out, soon edged left, kept on, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Kid Mambo (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Grey Rover 50-1 (9-3) Behind, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 8l behind Benfleet Boy (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Sept.
Inchnacardoch (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 14, 10l behind Petara Bay (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Moorlander (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed, not quicken well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Slate (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Murdoch Mutamarkiz colt out of a mare unplaced in a point-to-point.
Pelleas Mark of Esteem colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Private Reason (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 4th of 9, 6l behind Kid Mambo (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Solo City 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon outpaced, last of 9, 23l behind Glen Nevis (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Yeoman Leap Val Royal colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f and over hurdles.
Lightning Queen (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Light Shift (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept.
Monkshill Fraam filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m2f and over hurdles.
Muffett's Dream 100-1 (8-12) Soon pushed along in rear, never in contention, 10th of 13, 11l behind Darrfonah (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo fll (2) gd in Sept.
Polish Prospect (IRE) Elnadim filly, half-sister to 6f winner Blues In The Night.
Inasus (GER) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon headway, no impression and hung right from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 18l behind Mesbaah (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
