led early, tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
led after 1f, headed well over 1f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, went 3rd towards finish
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden well over 2f out, late headway, never dangerous
soon led, headed after 1f, pressed leader, led well over 1f out, clear final furlong, eased towards finish
slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, headway over 3f out, hung right from over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
towards rear, never in contention
slowly away, in rear until headway on outside over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, lost place over 4f out
This looks a good opportunity for TAKAJAN and he is taken to get the better of Roshina and Brave Decision. Sylvester Kirk's three-year-old has only been narrowly beaten on his last two starts and prior to that he had looked a smart prospect in Ireland. He has a decent draw today and although he probably doesn't have a lot to work with off a mark of 73, he is taken to open his account. Roshina has had plenty of chances in Ireland to score, but the return to a mile is in her favour here and a reproduction of what she showed at Dundalk two starts ago would give her a big chance. Brave Decision showed up well on his debut at Wolverhampton, but he was very disappointing last time out at the same venue and he has a few questions to answer after that below-par effort. Charlie Smirke is running well at present but he keeps finding the one too good and he may have to settle for the role of bridesmaid again today. Kevin Ryan has his string in good form at present so his newcomer Killing Moon is one to note in the betting, but preference is for Takajan who gets our vote.
Charlie Smirke (USA) 9-4fav (8-13) Dwelt, soon close up, led approaching 2f out, over 1 length clear inside final furlong, ran on until headed near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Expensive Problem (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Major Lawrence (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Highland Bridge (8-8) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jan.
Roshina (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 18, 16l behind Key Decision (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f app hcp 50-70 sft in Oct.
Brave Decision 5-1 (9-3) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden to chase winner over 3f out until 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 14l behind Burghley (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Corres (IRE) Peintre Celebre colt out of Kesh Kumay.
Ginger Jack 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 9l behind Arlequin (9-3) at Newcastle 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Killing Moon (USA) Pleasantly Perfect colt out of Luia.
Takajan (IRE) 15-8 (8-6) Led, ridden 2 lengths clear over 2f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Reverend Green (9-12) at Southwell 1m mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Jan.
Mack's Sister Pastoral Pursuits filly out of Linda's Schoolgirl.
Myplacelater Where Or When filly out of Star Welcome.
Swindlers Lass (IRE) Chineur filly out of Rainbow Lass.
Zafeen's Pearl Zafeen filly out of Deep Sea Pearl.
Big Eric 66-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon no impression, last of 7, 18l behind Greyfriarschorista (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jan.
