led, headed over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
held up, hung left and weakened 4f out, tailed off and eased
with leaders, one pace from over 1f out
with leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out until not quicken inside final furlong
held up mid division, weakened well over 2f out
A second mediocre division of this maiden where London Gold is the obvious one on form so far, but we will again side with a newcomer in ESUVIA. Most of the debutants seem unlikely to be up to winning this on debut due to concerns over trip, ground or not having the pedigree profile to do so. However, Esuvia is an exception to that. Bryan Smart's filly is by the mudloving Whipper, which is a good start, and she is a half-sister to Matuza, who was a multiple sprint winner from this age up to six. She is favourably drawn, and the yard are in decent form as the turf campaign comes to a close, so we will take a chance on her. London Gold proved that he handles some cut when runner-up on good to soft over this trip at Goodwood last month. It is hard to say if that was much of an improvement on his first outing and although his experience is respected, he is no good thing. Dandarrell has a decent pedigree in the context of this and may be capable of picking up some prize money, while Redden showed improvement for his debut, but has soft ground to contend with here, which is a negative. Olney Lass is not written off after a good effort in defeat with cut underfoot at Nottingham, while Classical Piece has a bit of ability and a better draw, though has to prove he handles the ground. The Gillie is perhaps the most interesting of the other newcomers, but may want quicker ground, and a chance is taken on Esuvia.
Bahamian Bolt Bahamian Bounty gelding out of Feeling Blue.
Classical Piece (USA) 100-1 (8-13) Soon behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Sunarise (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Compton Way 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, raced far side, held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 14l behind Asraab (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Crystal Glass 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 34l behind Rashaad (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Dandarrell Makbul gelding out of Dress Design.
London Gold 5-2 (9-3) Led, strongly pressed 2f out, soon headed, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Carnaby Street (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Oct.
Magic Place Compton Place colt out of Michelle Shift.
Redden 20-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 13, 8l behind Rashaad (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Set Back 6-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 43l behind Rock 'n' Royal (8-7) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Oct.
The Gillie Pivotal gelding out of Red Tiara.
Esuvia (IRE) Whipper filly out of Aoife.
Natalie N G Zamindar filly out of Tango Teaser.
Olney Lass 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind No Explaining (8-12) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Velle Est Valere Reset filly out of Bond Solitaire.
Early Dart Auction House filly out of Cozette.
