prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, kept on
stumbled start, soon led, stayed on strongly final 2f
towards rear, headway when not much room over 1f out, no impression
towards rear, headway and effort over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong
Not much form to go in this maiden but Metroland sets the standard and is forwarded as the pick over the newcomers Miss Scarlet and Paddy Bear. The selection has had a few chances but her form is solid enough and she will be suited by the return to the minimum trip today. She is no good thing but she should be difficult to beat. Miss Scarlet is a Red Ransom filly and her yard have a decent strike-rate with their 2-year-olds this season. The general form of the stable is also good so she is certainly of interest on her racecourse bow. Similar comments would also apply to Richard Fahey's colt Paddy Bear, although he is bred to do better over slightly further in time. Tori's Secret ran well on his debut here over this course and distance and if he handles this quicker ground then he would have to be of interest. However, Metroland brings the best form to the table and she is the one they all have to beat.
Nino Zachetti (IRE) Daggers Drawn colt, brother to 6f & 7f winner Imshy, half-brother to 5f & 7f winner Mystic Venture.
Tori's Secret (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Started slowly, chased leaders, led briefly approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Laahig (9-2) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun.
Fitzolini 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 10l behind Favourite Girl (8-7) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Paddy Bear Piccolo colt out of winning sprinter Lily of The Guild.
Metroland 11-4 (8-7) Led, headed over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Favourite Girl (8-7) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Miss Scarlet Red Ransom filly, half-sister to 1m1f winner Just Bond.
Rio Pomba (IRE) Captain Rio filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 1m-1m2f.
Whispering Spirit (IRE) Catcher In The Rye filly out of an unraced mare.
Come And Go (UAE) 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Firebet (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Future Gem Bertolini filly out of an unraced mare.