took keen hold in touch, smooth headway over 1f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
started slowly, but soon mid-division, ridden along and headway over 1f out, squeezed for room entering final furlong, ran on towards finish
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
steadied at start, held up, headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
Premier Danseur is given the narrow vote in this tricky maiden, Royal Acclamation and Stagecoach Topaz could provide most danger. Greg Fairley takes the ride on the selection who boasts a terrific American pedigree. The market will give a good guide to his fitness but this isn't the strongest of contests and he could go in at the first time of asking. Dean McKeown rides the other Johnston horse Stagecoach Topaz, who was well supported on his Chester debut. He was very green in that contest and we should see a better performance this afternoon. Royal Acclamation ran much better than the finishing figure suggests on his debut here earlier this month. With improvement expected he should figure in the finish. Setra Pura and Laureldean Breeze are two others in with a squeak, but we certainly like the breeding of Premier Danseur and he gets our vote.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Held up in rear and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Celtic Strand (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Premier Danseur (IRE) Noverre colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-2m including useful 1m2f winner Dearly.
Riki Wiki Wheels 12-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 6l behind Never Sold Out (8-4) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Jun.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Behind switched left after 1f, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 8l behind Firenza Bond (8-11) at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gd.
Stagecoach Topaz (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, last of 11, 15l behind Harry Gee (9-3) at Chester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Tanley 25-1 (8-12) In rear, switched after 1f, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 11l behind Firenza Bond (8-11) at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gd.
Aerialist 150-1 (7-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Kashimin (8-8) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Laureldean Breeze (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Spinning Ridge (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Make A Bid Superior Premium filly, half-sister to winning miler Xpressions.
Seta Pura 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 8l behind Spinning Lucy (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Lord of The Wing 100-1 (8-9) Soon well behind, last of 12, 14l behind Firenza Bond (8-11) at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gd.
My Kaiser Chief 9-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 1f out, one pace when hung left final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sophie's Girl (8-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug.