chased leader, weakened over 3f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 4f out, weakened well over 2f out
held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, every chance and hung left over 2f out, one pace
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and hard ridden inside final furlong, led post
in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, caught post
Mowadeh can land the finale at the expense of Starry Messenger, Pugnacious Lady and Galianna to name but three. There is plenty of interest in this maiden, given the strong southern challenge, and there could well be lots of future winners emerging from it. On this occasion we shall rely on Mowadeh who has been going the right way, and who has the edge over some of his rivals from an experience point of view. Mick Channon's gelding, third at Thirsk last time, now qualifies for handicaps, so it is interesting that he tackles another maiden instead. Starry Messenger has not been seen since last September, and steps up to a trip more in keeping with her breeding. She might be best watched on her return though, while Pugnacious Lady kept on well on her Salisbury bow and has been well entered up this week. Galianna is going the right way and is another to watch out for in handicaps, and the market will reveal if any of tonight's other challengers is fancied. A wide-open contest can go to Mowadeh.
Compton Falcon 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leading pair, pushed along from 3f out, ran on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish but no chance with winner, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Eradicate (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) frm in May.
Crystal Prince 66-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and edged right over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Fever (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in Apr.
Feeling (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Chased clear leader until over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 15, 13l behind Lion Sands (8-9) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Pelleas 100-1 (9-0) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 14, 10l behind Overrule (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Galianna (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, hard driven 2f out, no chance with front pair final furlong, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Ajhar (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Pugnacious Lady 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Dance of Light (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 3f mdn fll (4) gs in May.
Starry Messenger 5-4fav (8-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, one pace when hung right final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Philanthropy (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 1f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Mowadeh (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Steadied at start and held up, ridden over 3f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Samurai Way (9-13) at Thirsk 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
