tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 4f out
towards rear, ridden and weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f
in touch, ridden and every chance over 3f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out and soon weakened
slowly into stride and behind, effort over 5f out, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, soon ridden and kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out and kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, good headway final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader, ridden and led over 2f out, drew clear final furlong
Apache Dawn gets the vote in this maiden with Maslak and Stark Contrast rating the main dangers. The selection is one of the least exposed in the field and was a fair third behind Dream Lodge last time out, this looks easier and if he is fit after a 222 day abscence he will be hard to beat. Maslak rates the main danger on his latest third behind Hanician but he has had plenty of chances and again he looks vulnerable. Stark Contrast is another that could go well on his latest second behind Selet. He could improve for the fitting of first time cheek pecies and tounge tie and he should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Snowflight is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but he may be seen to better effect over a longer trip in time and for the winner we return to Apachwe Dawn.
Moonhawk 20-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 13l behind Regal Connection (8-5) at Carlisle 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Roll Em Over 8-1 (10-7) Always behind, 11th of 12, 31l behind Katess (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Mar (N.Hunt).
Apache Dawn 3-1jt-fav (9-3) Led, hung right over 2f out, headed and hampered well over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Dream Lodge (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Oct.
Dark Energy 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 15l behind Colorado Rapid (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Maslak (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Hannicean (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Snowflight 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Gweebarra (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Nans Joy (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Held up, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Happy Go Lily (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gf.
Stark Contrast (USA) 5-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Seleet (8-11) at Beverley 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
