with winner, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, driven and outpaced when not much room well over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
hung badly left throughout, soon behind, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
made virtually all, ridden clear entering final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride and behind, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, was 2nd towards finish, will improve
in touch, switched left and headway well over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd towards finish
Come On Buckers showed up well on his debut at Leicester and looks sure to improve but that was not a top race and so preference is for one of the newcomers, with Monsieur Jourdain given the tentative vote. One could have picked up any one of these for less than ¿10,000 but that doesn't always indicate the quality of a maiden, although to be fair this one looks mediocre. The selection is related to several winners over in France and looks to have been picked up for a snip, the market will help guide to his chances but if the whispers are positive then he should be backed accordingly. Alan McCabe has a couple in the race and each needs respect, although neither makes too much appeal at face value. Marygate represents Mel Brittain and the filly needs respect as the stable are fairly shrewd, whilst Come On Buckers should improve for his Leicester run and should be at home on this better ground. A tough beginning with so little to go on, however it is Monsieur Jordan who gets the vote.
Come On Buckers (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Outpaced after 2f, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 6, 7l behind Art Connoisseur (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft.
Monsieur Jourdain (IRE) Royal Applause gelding out of a lightly-raced maiden.
Moon Warrior Yoshka gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Adozen Dreams Monsieur Bond filly out of a mare placed as a 2yo.
Dispol Kylie (IRE) Kheleyf filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Rosie Cross.
Eilean Eeve And Beyond filly out of 7f winner Yeveed.
Marygate (IRE) Spartacus filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Monashee Rose.
Common Diva Auction House filly out of a moderate racemare.