chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f
behind, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
raced keenly, prominent, led going well over 2f out, headed and not pace of winner final 150 yards, faded towards finish
keen, tracked leaders, effort and close up entering final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong
went right and stumbled start, soon ridden in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway and switched left to inside over 1f out, quickened to lead final 150 yards
raced keenly, tracked leaders, chased leader from 2f out until weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
bumped start, behind, effort on outer 2f out, ridden to press leaders approaching final furlong, weakened towards finish
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out and weakened quickly
pressed leader, ridden halfway, soon behind
The selection in an interesting maiden is Golden Acer, with his biggest dangers reckoned to be Carmenero and Art Historian, although there are some interesting newcomers. Golden Acer's debut run at Newbury looked a decent effort and is the one that sets the benchmark for the form today. It will be interesting to see how Carmenero's debut run works out, and the horse that beat him there, Sir Xaar, ran on Friday. Art Historian should improve for his York debut, and Right Again showed distinct promise when fifth to Marcus Andronicus at York on his first run. The likes of Don't Dili Dali, Sellasia and Silver Blue are among those with interesting breeding and, as ever, the betting should be noted. However, for the winner we return to Golden Acer.
Art Historian (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Behind, outpaced and green halfway, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, will improve, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Amber Glory (8-9) at York 5f nov med aut stk (3) sft.
Silver Blue (IRE) Indian Lodge colt, half-brother to numerous winners including the useful Artema.
Golden Acer (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, stayed on same pace after, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Championship Point (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm.
Right Again 16-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along when outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Marcus Andronicus (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft.
Sir Percy Mark of Esteem colt, full brother to middle-distance winners Love Token and Lady Karr.
Carmenero (GER) 5-1fav (8-7) Led far side, led overall 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Sir Xaar (8-7) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Reality Time (IRE) Daggers Drawn filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Dont Dili Dali Dansili filly out of a mare who was placed in the Italian Oaks.
Haiti Dancer 20-1 (8-4) Never in contention, 10th of 15, 12l behind Upper Hand (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs.
Sellasia Alhaarth filly out of 1m4f winner Spry.
Zafantage 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden along 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, not pace to trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 6l behind Danish Express (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
