carried head high, prominent, chased winner 2f out, soon hard ridden, weakened approaching final furlong
held up towards rear, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
started slowly, pulled hard in rear, headway and effort over 2f out, soon one pace
held up mid-division, headway 3f out, kept on one pace approaching final furlong
started slowly, in rear, headway wide 3f out, soon hard ridden and beaten
soon led, headed 6f out, soon weakened
close up, led 6f out, ridden clear over 1f out, pushed out
This looks quite a hot maiden with several of the bigger yards represented. Admiral Collins, who is a brother to Racing Post winner Commander Collins, has been something of a disappointment to date, but he is open to improvement and it would be folly to leave him out of calculations. Mark Johnston has yet to get his team into full swing and his representative Cantoris is probably best watched for the time being. Swell is sure to have learnt plenty from his debut, but he looks as though he will need to find plenty to take a hand in this, while Silver City may do better when he goes handicapping. Gold Medallist looked as though he would appreciate this stiffer test when just touched off by Santa Sophia at Windsor. While he looks sure to play a part, this could end up going to the only newcomer in the race, Midsummer, who is a half-sister to several high-class animals, notably Reams Of Verse and Elmaamul.
