in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leader, ridden 2 out, every chance when inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, went right start, ridden over 2f out in mid-division, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, driven 4f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, left in lead 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, one pace
outpaced, always behind
slowly into stride, in rear, some late progress
led, ridden over 2f out, hung left badly to stands side rail soon after, kept on again
slowly into stride, went left, soon tailed off
This has the look of a very open maiden and the market will be useful in establishing the chances of the newcomers, however without that information we will side with Ellemujie ahead of Cosmic Art and Classical Rhythm. The selection ran very green on debut when finishing down the field, with Cosmic Art in front of him. He has claims of reversing those placing as he looked sure to improve plenty on that first run and the step up a furlong also looks sure to suit. The progeny of his sire Mujahid normally improve with time and although Dean Ivory is yet to have a two-year-old winner this season, he has a good chance today. Cosmic Art comes from a stable whose horses normally improve greatly for their first run and so he warrants utmost respect although the feeling is that he may just be too short in the betting after just one run. Straight And Level has the most experience of those who have raced and has a shown a decent, if unspectacular level of form. he was well-held at Brighton last week on his first try at this trip but Brighton is a funny course and he may be better suited by today's more conventional track. Classical Rhythm was unfancied on debut but shaped with a degree of promise so the booking of Eddie Ahern could be significant. At a price It's My Day could run a big race on debut, however Ellemujie is taken to land the spoils.
Classical Rhythm (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Chased winner, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 19, 8l behind Luck Money (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Cosmic Art 5-2 (9-3) Chased leader, driven and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Swallow Star (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Insured 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and looked beaten when bumped 2f out, soon behind, 10th of 11, 9l behind Mount Pleasure (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Eastbourne Compton Place colt, brother to 6f-7f winner Jack Oliver.
It's My Day (IRE) Soviet Star colt, half-brother to several winners from 7f-1m5f and over hurdles.
Straight And Level (CAN) 14-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, hung left and soon beaten, 5th of 8, 4l behind Elna Bright (9-3) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm.
Sarah Park (IRE) Redback filly out of 7f winner Brillano.
Penrice Castle 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, never a factor, 10th of 11, 19l behind Spanish Bounty (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.