tracked leaders, not clear run and switched left 2f out, soon ridden, kept on
prominent, led briefly over 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression
led, headed briefly over 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, got headway to lead 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead close home
in touch, went prominent after 2f, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, no extra when headed close home
Mick Channon gets plenty of winners here and Cannon Fire will be a popular choice to oblige over the likes of Aurelia, and Kawakib. Cannon Fire, a son of Grand Lodge, holds an entry in next year's Vodafone Derby, and although he will have to improve to warrant such an illustrious entry, he has done enough to suggest that he will pay to follow. At Hamilton, he once again showed that a move up in trip is what is needed, and this 10 furlongs is expected to bring out the best in him. Aurelia is also going the right way, and her middle-distance pedigree should come in handy as she bids to improve on her recent third over a mile here. The two who finished in front of her do not look as good as Cannon Fire though and she is passed over. Kawakib was giving lumps of weight to Rabitatit when beaten in a nursery here three weeks ago, and back in maiden company, will be expected to go well. However, unlike the others mentioned, she is not bred to stay this far, and a fast pace will prove her undoing. Cannon Fire is the pick to open his account.
