keen, tracked leaders, ridden to chase easy winner over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
close up on outside, pushed along entering straight, no impression when not clear run on stand rail approaching final furlong
made virtually all, in command 2f out, drew 8 lengths clear approaching final furlong, eased final 75 yards
chased winner until driven and outpaced 2f out, rallied under pressure to press for 2nd entering final furlong but no chance
prominent, ridden early straight, driven and weakened 2f out
in touch, pushed along and outpaced entering final straight, kept on from 2f out but no impression
dwelt, last and ridden entering straight, brief effort when not much room over 2f out, soon weakened
This is quite a competitive maiden and Love Always is taken to score with Seyaadi and Rice Mother rated as the main dangers. The selection has shown plenty of promise on her two runs to date and she shaped as though she would be suited by a step-up in trip when a good second behind Quickfire at Kempton over 7f last time. She looks progressive and is taken to get her head in front. Seyaadi has plenty to prove at present and he was a little disappointing at Doncaster last time when fourth behind Indian Pipe Dream. The drop in trip will probably bring about some improvement here but we are happy to take him on. Rice Mother looks a nice filly on breeding and as she hails from the Mark Johnston yard she is entitled to plenty of respect. The market will provide the clues and if there is any money for her in the ring then it could pay to take the hint. Sign of Luck is another filly who will benefit from the step-up in trip and she is not without a chance. However, for the winner we return to Love Always.
Hue 5-2fav Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, kept on final 2f, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Third Empire at Newcastle 1m 1f mdn stk sft.
Portmeirion 12-1 Mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 9l behind Cantarna at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (D3) gs in Sept.
Mel's Moment (USA) 7-2 Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Kangrina at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (E3) pol in Oct.
Seyaadi 4-6fav Held up in touch, ridden and kept on same pace from over 2f out, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Indian Pipe Dream at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo mdn gd.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 14-1 Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 19l behind Alpine Gold at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp 0-90 (C2) sft in Oct.
Love Always 4-1 Slowly into stride, soon in touch, chased leaders 3f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Quickfire at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gf in Sept.
Rice Mother (IRE) Indian Ridge filly, half-sister to 3 winners including the useful Do The Honours.
Sign of Luck (IRE) 40-1 Held up towards rear, headway and switched right over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 1/2l behind Allied Cause at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) pol in Oct.
