led 1f, tracked leaders after, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on, driven out
chased leaders, every chance entering final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on but no impression final furlong
pressed leader after 1f, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out, soon headed and faded towards finish
always towards rear, outpaced 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out on inside, not clear run inside final furlong, ran on when clear to take 3rd near finish
started slowly, towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, took 2nd near finish, not reach winner
led after 1f, hard pressed over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong
behind, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, wide straight, kept on final furlong, never nearer
behind, in touch, ridden 2f out, outpaced and weakened over 1f out
Maraagel can come out on top in this trappy opener, with Time Share Maromito also seriously considered. The selection is no stable star but he was a fair third behind Van Ruymbeke at Southwell last time. The yard are shrewd so if he is strong in the market then it could pay to take the hint. Time Share has got some fair form but she looks as though this trip will be too sharp for her and although she is entitled to run her race, others are preferred. Maromito finished behind Time Share last time but he is better drawn than that rival today and he can turn the tables. Elvina is another that has a poor draw to overcome and that will make life tough for her. This is a poor race and Maraagel looks the percentage call.
Ask Jenny (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Ran very wide on bend after 1f, always behind, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Primarily (9-0) at Kempton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Blushing Russian (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Held up, hampered over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 7l behind Mafaheem (9-7) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol.
Dotty's Daughter 66-1 (8-12) Soon towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 11l behind Snow Bunting (8-13) at W'hampton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Oct.
Elvina 13-2 (9-0) In touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon faded, 5th of 11, 5l behind Sofinella (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Kissi Kissi 22-1 (8-4) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 11l behind Axis Shield (7-11) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Lady Hopeful (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Dwelt, in rear early, progress under pressure 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Triskaidekaphobia (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Maraagel (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Van Ruymbeke (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Dec.
Maromito (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led 1f, pressed leader afterwards, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Muktasb (9-0) at Kempton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov.
Orchestration (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) In rear after 3f, never a danger, 6th of 7, 7l behind Triskaidekaphobia (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Time Share (IRE) 15-2 (8-5) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Sir Don (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Yurchenko 25-1 (8-7) Always behind, struggling final 2f, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Ace Club (8-6) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Edward (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Steadied start, took keen hold towards rear, good headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 6l behind My Jeanie (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
