chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led well over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong
unruly start, chased leaders, edged left over 2f out, ridden and drifted right from over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden, faded inside final furlong
behind, switched left and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
swerved left start, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten and eased
slowly into stride and hampered start, always towards rear
slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and stayed on to chase winner approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
A wide open maiden here and as usual in these types of races the market will give a good guide as to what is expected of the newcomers but the principals look to be Brace Of Doves, Silver Phantom and Blades Boy and the nomination goes to Silver Phantom. The selection hails from a yard that usually has its 2-year-olds well forward and he is by Spectrum so will not mind the ground and he will be hard to beat. Brace Of Doves is another well-bred sort who should go well but he may be seen to better advantage over a longer trip. Blades Boy is related to Blade Dancer who was placed as a two-year-old and is from a yard that has already had a juvenile winner. Of the remainder Georgie Belle showed a modicum of ability when third on her debut behind Berkamstead but she will need to improve to win this so for the winner we return to the well-bred Silver Phantom.
