tracked leaders until ridden and lost place over 2f out
Nonrunner
led, ridden when headed 2f out, faded final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden when headed 1f out, no extra
steadied start, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
Pha Mai Blue gets the vote in this desperate maiden with where¿s Dids and Restless Genius rating the main dangers. The selection was a fair second behind Sir George last time out that form sets the standard in the context of this race and he need only run up to that mark to win this. Where's Dids rates the main danger as she is a well bred filly by Piccolo and hails from a yard that can ready a newcomer so should be watched in the market. Restless Genius shaped with a little promise on her debut last season and should improve so should go well at a price. Espy was third behind Ben last time out but will be handicapped after this run and that is his future may lie. The market will be very informative here but Pha Mai Blue sets a fair standard and looks the one to be on.
Joe Rich 66-1 (9-8) With leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 5l behind Ben (9-0) at Kempton 5f mdn aut stk (5) pol.
Oh Gracious Me (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, edged left and bumped 1f out and faded, 6th of 13, 3l behind Avoca Dancer (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Espy 11-4fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, keen in rear, headway when not clear run and switched left 1f out, ran on well, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Ben (9-0) at Kempton 5f mdn aut stk (5) pol.
Midnite Blews (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Never Catcher (8-5) at Folkestone 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) sft.
Pha Mai Blue 6-1 (9-3) Led, clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, battled gamely, 2nd of 10, nk behind Sir George (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Restless Genius (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Started slowly, chased leaders after 2f, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 10th of 14, 13l behind Lady Aquitaine (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Shabnaam 12-1 (8-10) Took keen hold in touch, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Oceana Blue (8-11) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Where's Dids Piccolo filly, half-sister to 7f winner Hot Ruler.