slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, reminder over 7f out, driven 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, driven and no impression 2f out, went poor 4th entering final furlong
took keen hold, raced wide, in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 3f out
always in rear, tailed off final 3f
tracked leaders, going well, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, eased near finish
in touch, reminder over 6f out, weakened 3f out
ridden to lead, pushed along 4f out, headed over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd final strides
unruly and led to post, chased leader to over 1f out, rallied to regain second final strides, no chance with winner
behind, ridden 5f out, tailed off final 3f
slowly into stride, always in rear, tailed off final 3f
Scary is easily the most interesting runner in a weak maiden such as this. Aldbury Grey and Highest Esteem can exploit any weakness shown by the selection, while Auntie Mame has very little to find to get into the frame and could be good value for each-way backers to consider. Highest Esteem improved for the step up in trip last time out and has claims now that his stamina is proven. Watch the market carefully where he is concerned. Aldbury Grey sets the standard on the BHA ratings but showed very little on his reappearance last week. Still, he was entitled to be in need of the run after a very long absence, so all is not lost with the son of Alhaarth. However, Scary - a half-brother to both Strategic Mount and Strategic Choice - makes the most appeal on grounds of potential. Paul Cole is adept at getting one ready first time out and, as this is a particularly ordinary contest, it would hardly be a shock if Scary outclassed this lot even though it is safe to assume he is likely to be better with a run under his belt.
Imminent Victory 12-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Folk Tune (10-7) at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar, 15 ran (N.Hunt).
Scaramoushca 12-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, kept on under pressure approaching final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Blue Hills (9-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
The Flying Phenom 33-1 (9-5) Ridden on outside 4f out, always behind, last of 13, 24l behind Fantastic Cee (8-4) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Aldbury Grey (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and always behind, 10th of 12, 13l behind Smokin Joe (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Highest Esteem 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Hatton Flight (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Keagles (ITY) 40-1 (8-12) Always rear, well behind final 2f, last of 13, 14l behind Ours (9-3) at Kempton 1m stk 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Scary Peintre Celebre gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-2m including top-class Strategic Choice.
Auntie Mame 12-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, held up, not clear run 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Pivotalia (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Fun Thai 16-1 (8-3) Hampered start, held up, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 10l behind My Mirasol (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol in Dec.
Highlands Skye Diktat filly, half-sister to several winners from 7f to 1m4f.
