slowly into stride, soon ridden and always behind
checked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, ran on to lead final 50 yards
chased leaders over 3f
led, until ridden and headed final 50 yards
pressed leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, effort on outside just inside final 2f, one pace and no impression final furlong
In another relatively modest event, the vote goes to Spanish Music ahead of Cape Unknown and Burhaan. Spanish Music's second to the tough Pivotal's Princess has since been boosted by that filly subsequently winning a handicap off 71 (and she will also by now have run at Newcastle on Thursday). As such, she rates more than just a solid mention in this maiden event. Cape Unknown's form, including when fourth to Wrighty Almighty at Doncaster last time, rates solidly in the mid-60s, so we expect him to go well, as might John Gosden's Burhaan, who showed a bit more when dropped to the minimum trip last time, although he does not look anything out of the ordinary. Millinsky has shown some form but, all things being equal, it needs to be built upon for him to play a dominant part in this race. Overall, then, it is hard to escape the claims of Spanish Music, who gets the call.
Knead The Dough 50-1 (9-0) Broke well, soon steadied and took keen hold in mid-division, behind final 2f, 12th of 13, 12l behind I Wish (8-13) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol.
Millinsky (USA) 4-1fav (9-0) In touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Linda Green (8-12) at Bath 5f stk 0-60 (6) gf.
Burhaan (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Neverletme Go (8-9) at Doncaster 5f mdn stk (4) gf.
Cape Unknown (USA) 7-2 (8-13) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind Wrighty Almighty (8-13) at Doncaster 6f mdn aut stk (5) gf.
Right To Roam (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Outpaced behind, kept on from inside final 2f, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 10l behind Emerald Lodge (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Oct.
Spanish Music 25-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Pivotal's Princess (8-9) at Doncaster 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.