held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, chased leaders final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression
led, hard ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, effort 2f out, soon one pace
always prominent, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
BARKING is from a yard that can't stop sending out debut winners and he looks the percentage call in this maiden ahead of The Best Mode and Classic Gem. On the pedigree side the pick should be good enough to win a race of this ilk so while not looking a superstar the stables form is very convincing. The Best Mode improved from his first run when the ground was against him last time. He should kick on again with the under hoof conditions looking on his side. Classic Gem is related to a few winners and was and expensive enough purchase. Tom Dascombe does well in these events so this one is very much a live contender on debut. Ruby Alexander had some trouble in running first time up but stayed on nicely under a careful ride. More can be expected this time and she should feature. This looks an intriguing contest and Barking looks the D's Bs.
Alfraamsey Fraam colt out of Evanesce.
Barking (IRE) Bahri colt out of Pivot D'amour.
Crystal Set (IRE) Verglas colt out of Bayletta.
Scatty (IRE) Verglas colt out of Nonsense.
The Best Mode (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Led 1f, with winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mayfair Princess (8-12) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft.
Classic Gem (IRE) Diamond Green filly out of Undercover.
Lady Excellentia (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, never nearer, 5th of 9, 12l behind Cape To Rio (9-3) at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs.
Rosina Grey 33-1 (8-10) Went left and bumped start, green and outpaced 3f out, no chance after, 7th of 10, 8l behind Bathwick Bear (9-3) at Ffos Las 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Ruby Alexander (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Pick A Little (8-11) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Josie's Dream (IRE) Tau Ceti colt out of Gallery Breeze.