tracked leader, led 9f out, ridden and joined 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear, struggling final 4f
in rear, pushed along from 4f out, stayed on final 2f, never going pace to trouble leaders
in touch, challenged on wide outside from 3f out, one pace final 2f
led to 9f out, tracked leader, challenged from 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression
in touch until driven and weaken 3f out
chased leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders until weakened over 3f out
slowly into stride, soon in touch, challenged going well 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well
Beauchamp Tiger, Fleece and Wingspeed are three against the field in this maiden and the tentative vote is given to Fleece. The selection was a fair third behind Sanchi last time out and with the step up in trip sure to be in her favour she is taken to score. Beauchamp Tiger rates the main danger on his latest second behind Gambling Spirit but that was on the All-Weather and he will need to improve on his turf form to win this and he is passed over for that reason. Wingspeed is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Paradise Mill but he has had plenty of chances and is becoming expensive to follow. Of the remainder A Thousand Smiles showed a modicum of ability on her debut and is another that is sure to improve so should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Fleece.
Copper Bay (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Masquerader (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Aug.
Patau 100-1 (8-6) In rear, ridden and some headway 5f out, soon one pace, 7th of 14, 11l behind Gambling Spirit (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Private Lives (UAE) 50-1 (9-0) Behind most of way, 8th of 19, 16l behind Pine Cone (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Tipes 100-1 (8-13) Led 2f, stayed prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 19l behind Gambling Spirit (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Wingspeed (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, headway when short of room 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Paradise Mill (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
A Thousand Smiles (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Held up, effort over 2f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 12, 10l behind Signatory (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Sept.
Celtic Promise (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Always behind, 14th of 15, 30l behind Key Time (8-9) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
In The Lead (USA) 7-4fav (8-9) In touch, effort 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 7, 13l behind Umthoulah (8-9) at Chester 1m 4f mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Jostling Josr Algarhoud filly, half-sister to 4 winners on the Flat.
Kiama 12-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 15, hd behind Key Time (8-9) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Queen of Iceni 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, not much room after 2f, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Diamond Circle (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Beauchamp Tiger 12-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, headway from 2f out, strong run final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Gambling Spirit (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
War Feather 100-1 (8-10) Started slowly, always in rear, some headway under pressure halfway, soon weakened and well behind final 3f, last of 14, 39l behind Gambling Spirit (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Fleece 85-40 (8-9) In touch, led after 1f, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Sanchi (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
