tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no impression
disputed lead, ridden to chase winner 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division and keen, weakened 3f out, virtually pulled up and dismounted after line
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
dwelt, led over 6f out, ridden over 1f out, soon clear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and slighty outpaced after 2f, stayed on from over 2f out
soon pushed along in rear, no impression
slowly into stride, ridden 4f out, headway and not clear run over 2f out, soon one pace
This is an intriguing maiden where a number of the runners can be given a chance, including a couple of interesting debutants, but Mick Channon, double handed in the race, may come up with the winner in the form of Aaim To Prosper. Mark Johnston sends Hearthstead Maison on the trip to the Welsh borders and this son of Peintre Celebre may well give a good account. he is bred to be more of a middle distance performer and may find this one mile trip on the short side. However he is respected but others are more experienced and this could be a stepping stone for him. Mick Channon's Patavian is interesting, having just had the one run to date, starting an unconsidered outsider at Newbury. He turned in a creditable performance to finish sixth, staying on in the closing stages. he is no forlorn hope here over this extra furlong. Prince Sabaah is a newcomer to note from the Richard hannon yard. he is a son of Spectrum so will be suited by the underfoot conditions, and is out of a winning dam who is related to a multiple winner over this trip. Any market move should be heeded. Aaim To Prosper is one of the more experienced runners in the field, having run promisingly at Newmarket, staying on well in the closing stages he was then quite well fancied over this course and distance next time. Although only third, he was only beaten a length and a little further progression can see him take this. Aaim To Prosper can lead them home.
Aaim To Prosper (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Chased leader until halfway, remained prominent, ridden 3f out, effort inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Mutadarrej (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Allroundtheoutside 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 11l behind Buccellati (9-1) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Almudo (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, ran green, outpaced, last of 13, well behind Mutadarrej (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Beech Games 5-1 (9-3) Behind and outpaced ridden over 3f out, stayed on strongly to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Regime (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn aut (4) gs in Aug.
Citrus Chief (USA) Lemon Drop Kid colt out of 6f winner Tricky Indy.
Hearthstead Maison (IRE) Peintre Celebre colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f.
Horsley Wiz Wizard King gelding out of an unraced mare.
Patavian (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 8l behind Prince Forever (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Petara Bay (IRE) Peintre Celebre colt, half-brother to numerous useful winners including Echoes In Eternity, Playful Act and Percussionist.
Prince Sabaah (IRE) Spectrum colt out of 6f winner Princess Sabaah.
Whaxaar (IRE) Xaar colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f.
