soon prominent on outside, chased leader over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon hung left and kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders 4f
towards rear when hampered on rail over 4f out, never in contention after
mid-division, weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, led 1f out, soon clear
slowly away and bumped start, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, stayed on final furlong, no danger
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, outpaced final furlong
Dream Theme, Eagle Eye and Red Diadem look the three to concentrate on in this maiden with the narrow vote going to Dream Theme. The selection was a fair third when last seen behind Portal. He has reportedly strengthened up well in the winter and given nominal improvement he will be hard to beat. Eagle Eye rates the main danger as he is a well bred Capote colt, half-brother to 4 winners up to a mile from a yard that can ready a newcomer and he will not need to be anything special to take a hand in the finish. Red Diadem is another worthy of respect as he was a fair fourth on his debut behind Blue Grouse and is another that is sure to improve. Of the remainder Ocean Valentine is another that ran with promise on his debut last season when fourth behind Truly Fruitful but the suspicion is he may be seen to better effect once handicapped. This is a trappy affair and the market will be very informative but for the winner we return to Dream Theme who at least has plenty of experience on his side.
Magic Rush Almaty gelding out of a once-raced mare.
Riolo (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Miss Patricia (9-7) at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Mar.
Zambezi River 25-1 (9-10) Pulled hard, prominent, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Lauren Louise (9-2) at Lingfield 6f mdn clm (7) pol in Feb.
Enjoy The Magic 100-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 14l behind Boldinor (8-6) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Kris Spring 33-1 (8-11) Raced centre, held up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 24l behind Tahrir (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Dream Theme 9-4 (9-0) Led stand side group throughout, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Portal (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Sept.
Eagle Eye Capote colt, half-brother to 4 winners up to a mile.
Hahns Peak 66-1 (8-11) Chased winner to 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened 1f out, last of 6, 20l behind Zaal (8-11) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm in Jul.
Ocean Valentine 3-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Truly Fruitful (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Two Acres (IRE) Danetime gelding, full brother to 5f winner Chinalea.
Lady Ambitious Pivotal filly out of winning sprinter Ambitious.
Red Diadem 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon hung right, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Blue Grouse (8-9) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
