tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, closed on leaders near finish
in touch, going easily 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
steadied start, raced keenly behind, rapid headway to press leader after 1f, ridden well over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 2f out
prominent, quickened to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on well for 2nd
led until headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
This looks a trappy maiden but the leading lights appear to be Waqaarr, Mr Rev and Simpsons Gamble and the vote is given to Waqaarr. The selection was an eyecatcher here last time when he ran on strongly at the finish in a race won by Mogok Ruby. He was returning from a long break that day so he is entitled to improve plenty for that reappearance effort and he gets the nod. Mr Rev was also an eyecatcher here on his debut when he fell out of the stalls before flying home at the finish. He is sure to improve, but he is dropped back a furlong here which may not play to his strengths. Simpsons Gamble does have some fair form but he is relatively exposed and he is another who would be better served by more of a trip. Daniel O'Donnell is from a shrewd yard and is worth a look in the market, but for the winner we will stick with Waqaarr who looks the type that can improve.
Daniel O'Donnell 12-1 (8-8) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 11, 11l behind Silent Storm (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (5) pol in May '05.
Mr Rev 100-1 (9-4) Started very slowly, in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Waterside (9-7) at Kempton 7f clm (6) pol.
Simpsons Gamble (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Took keen hold behind, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 3l behind Takaamul (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol.
Takeanoteofthat (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, soon led, headed over 3f out, hung right and weakened quickly final furlong, last of 8, 33l behind Taken (8-9) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Waqaarr 15-2 (8-12) Steadied start, ridden and outpaced well over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mogok Ruby (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Noddledoddle (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 2l behind Davids Mark (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
