close up, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, every chance, not quicken inside final furlong
in touch on outer, ridden along over 3f out, no headway and weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders on inner, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened quickly
led until headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up rear, headway on inside to chase leaders 2f out, quicken to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, ridden out
pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden and hung left 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner
It seems to be a regular occurance of late but this maiden is another poorly contested and Snowdrop Princess is our choice over Trimaram and Common Purpose. The selection was noted making eye catching progress in the closing stages, of what appeared an above average maiden over the course recently. Also showing signs of greeness on that occasion, she will no doubt have learned considerably from that experience and can get off the mark today. Trimaram has to be respected coming from Mark Johnson's yard. The market is likely to prove the best pointer to her chances but it is worth bearing in mind that the yard have had a number of short priced favourites turned over in recent weeks. Common Purpose is the sole runner with an issued rating, that being 72. Jane Chapple-Hyams' will no doubt be picking up handicaps in the coming months but is vulnerable against rivals open to improvement. Snowdrop Princess can be taken to come on for that debut run last time and land this maiden.
Common Purpose (USA) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Wrighty Almighty (8-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Dancing Wizard 9-1 (9-3) Dwelt, pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, headway well over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 12l behind Kirk Michael (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec.
Jollys Joy 100-1 (8-9) Led, driven, headed just over 3f out, weakening when hampered over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 7, 29l behind Art Man (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Walton House (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 25l behind Rankayo Hitam (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jan.
Snowdrop Princess 25-1 (8-12) Started slowly, towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Gallic Charm (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Trimaran (IRE) Red Ransom filly out of 7f winner Moonlight Sail.
