in touch, took close order 2f out, quicken to lead over 1f out, ridden out final furlong
took keen hold and held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden along halfway, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold behind leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, and stayed on final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, reminders over 2f out, never troubled leaders
William Haggas has his string in fine order and can land another touch with MOOTRIBA, who gets the nod over Nesayem, Izzi Mill and the unexposed Jeunopse. The last named posted a satisfactory run on her sole start as a juvenile and is likely to be suited by the step up in trip. After 222 days out of action, her fitness has to be taken on trust, so the betting market is likely to be the best gauge for clues of the expectations held of her tonight. Izzi Mill also strikes as one that will be suited by this stiffer test of stamina and an improved effort is likely. David Elsworth has been a profitable trainer follow when he sends one to Beverley; so again the betting is likely to be of significant help. Nesayem was well backed on her seasonal debut and showed up nicely for a long way. She just got tired near the finish but the outing is expected to have done her the power of good. However, the Haggas team are producing a steady stream of winners and Mootriba fits the right profile of another leading player. The Nayef filly was set a stiff test at the weights when she was last seen out but posted a decent effort to finish second under the circumstances. It can be considered significant that she stays in maiden company rather than going for a handicap and Mootriba might well have been found the ideal platform from which to launch her 2009 campaign.
Arabian Pearl (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Say No Now (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) fm.
Bun Penny 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 16l behind Impressible (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) gd in Oct.
Catch Key (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Held up, effort over 2f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 10l behind Dr Jameson (9-3) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Izzi Mill (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner final furlong and lost 3rd final strides, 4th of 12, 5l behind Gilt Edge Girl (9-5) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Jeunopse (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly away, in rear and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 13, 4l behind Impressible (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) gd in Oct.
Mootriba 13-8 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway on outer approaching 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner inside final furlong, soon no impression, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Doncosaque (9-1) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo clm stks (5) pol in Nov.
Nesayem (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on outer, ridden and wandered over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Farleigh (8-10) at Windsor 1m mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Starla Dancer (GER) 16-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Russian George (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Tahayab (ITY) Nayef filly out of Zaffrani.
Karate Queen 50-1 (9-1) Behind, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 18l behind Chocolicious (8-6) at Redcar 6f All clm stks (6) gf in Apr.
