chased leaders, soon pushed along, beaten when bumped over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out
held up towards rear, outpaced halfway, headway, switched right 1f out, kept on
chased leader, ridden, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
mid-division, soon ridden, weakening when hampered over 1f out
held up, switched right over 1f out, led, hung left inside final furlong, ridden out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
close up, ridden to lead 1f out, headed, hampered inside final furlong, lost place
broke well, soon steadied, pushed along in rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on
Yellow Card is only a tentative choice in a wide open maiden, with Chanteuse Noire and Elusive Warrior obvious dangers from those with experience, while Prince Of Delphi is a newcomer worth noting in the betting market. Prince Of Delphi - a son of Royal Applause - is a full brother to the high-class Acclamation and would not need to be anything out of the ordinary to make a winning debut. His trainer, Henry Candy, is more than capable of getting one ready to strike first time out and it will be noteworthy to see how the on-course market reacts before the off. Elusive Warrior is related to a couple of sprint winners in the States and is respected on the best of his form. However, he tries the minimum trip for the first time and has something to prove after 8 previous attempts to get off the mark. He already looks regressive and is not one to take a short price about. Chanteuse Noir, having made the frame in three of her last four outings, has also been frustrating to follow. She has been failing to get home over six furlongs, though, so this step back a furlong looks a logical path to follow with the daughter of War Chant. Nevertheless, Yellow Card dropped a significant hint that his turn is not too far away when he finished a close second at Brighton last time. And, with experience on his side, Yellow Card is fancied to be a touch too wily for the well-bred Prince Of Delphi when push comes to shove.
Kahlua Bear 16-1 (9-0) Soon led, 3 lengths clear halfway, hard ridden approaching final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, hd behind Jennverse (8-12) at Kempton 6f banded stk (7) pol in May.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 13-2 (9-0) Taken down early, chased leaders, bumped 2f out, still every chance entering final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Perfect Treasure (8-9) at Brighton 6f mdn stk (5) frm in May.
Girandola 4-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, no chance final 2f, 10th of 11, 8l behind Easy Air (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
King of Charm (IRE) King Charlemagne gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f and over jumps.
Maylea Gold (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Taken down early, slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 9, 11l behind Pititana (8-9) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Prince of Delphi Royal Applause colt, brother to the very smart performer Acclamation, half-brother to numerous winners up to 7f.
Yellow Card 11-4 (9-4) Soon chased winner, ridden and hung left, carried head high over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Devine Dancer (9-4) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in May.
Chanteuse Noire (USA) 5-2 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Pick A Nice Name (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Indian Ballet 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong, 15th of 20, 15l behind Holda (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct.
Silvanella (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Prominent until weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 10l behind Cheney Hill (9-0) at Bath 5f mdn aut stk (6) sft in May.
