prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out
in rear, plenty to do 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd near finish
mid-division, kept on final 2f, not troubled leaders
switched right soon after start, behind, headway 2f out, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, driven out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, soon one pace
raced wide, prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, no impression and weakened over 1f out
went left start and lost several lenghths, towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
Withdrawn
In the maiden, Spanish Needle is selected ahead of Racing Times and Take To The Skies. Spanish Needle attracted money before his six-furlong Wolverhampton debut and finished a promising third. He should be sharper for that and, with the runner-up having won since to frank the form, he could prove the one to beat today. Buzbury Rings has shown promise at five and seven furlongs so far in his career so today's six might provide the answer. Ginger Pop's best two runs so far have come over course and distance. Obstructive's best run has so far come over today's trip in three runs so could go well. Racing Times has earned a rating in the mid-70s and that rates as more than good enough to be rated a major player here today. Rhapsilian has something to like on breeding but his stable is not noted for first-time out winners. Interestingly, Take To The Skies debuted in a Royal Ascot Group 2 race, where he wasn't disgraced, so he has to be given some serious thought, and Tifernati's debut run was not without promise. Finally, Tracer cost 92,000 guineas and it would be no surprise to see him improve on his first three starts but, for the selection, we return to Spanish Needle.
Buzbury Rings 16-1 (8-6) Chased leader over 4f out, ridden 2f out, led briefly 1f out, no extra, 7th of 13, 3l behind Hatherden (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Ginger Pop 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 10, 7l behind Halsion Chancer (8-10) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Racing Times 10-3 (9-6) Chased winner, every chance when hung left over 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 5, nk behind Intersky Sports (8-12) at Southwell 7f 3yo clm (5) fbs in Jan.
Take To The Skies (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Slowly away, ran green and outpaced in rear, never a factor, 10th of 11, 16l behind Dutch Art (9-1) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Tifernati 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakening when not much room inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Bid For Glory (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Tracer 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden, headway when hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 9l behind Truly Royal (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Spanish Needle 7-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Desert Master (9-13) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Obstructive 16-1 (9-3) Led until ridden and headed over 1f out, soon faded, 10th of 12, 12l behind Salient (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
