behind, headway from over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and faded inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
started slowly, always in rear group, never a factor
prominent, ridden over 2f out, saddle slipped eased over 1f out
started slowly, towards rear, plenty to do well over 1f out, ran on final furlong to take 3rd near finish
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong and eased towards finish
mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, soon clear easily
held up 3rd, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner
took keen hold, in touch to 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong nearest finish
Greylami, Eastern Hills and National Day are the three for the shortlist in this maiden and the vote goes to Greylami. The selection does have ability and he shaped with promise on his first two starts. However, he was a little disappointing last time at Lingfield over 7f. He's back up in trip today which could be the key to his chance and we will side with him to land the prize. Eastern Hills is the obvious alternative as he was an expensive purchase and he ran well on his debut at Lingfield when a close fourth behind Top Drawer. There should be more to come as he ran green that day and with the extra distance also a big plus he has to be respected. National Day is another who has to enter calculations as she is a big strapping filly and she wasn't beaten far behind Crispian at Lingfield last time. She is sure to come on for the run as she showed signs of greeness and she has obvious claims. Hamalka has had a few chances now and she looks worth taking on tonight. All of which returns us to Greylami as the one to beat.
Songmaster (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Always behind, ridden and struggling early straight, last of 10, 48l behind Corum (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun '06.
Scripted (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 3f out, edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 11l behind Alaghiraar (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
Sir Jake 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, under pressure and struggling over 3f out, 10th of 11, 31l behind Sugar Ray (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Hold Fire Lear Spear filly, sister to winning miler Under Fire, half-sister to 7f winner Fire At Will.
National Day (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer, 2nd of 9, hd behind Crispian (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Deer Daylami (IRE) Daylami colt out of an unraced mare.
Eastern Hills 9-4 (9-3) Held up, not clear run from 1f out, kept on well under pressure, never nearer, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Top Draw (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Greylami (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Storm Force (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Silver Waters 6-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden and outpaced from 3f out, no danger after, 5th of 7, 5l behind Rowan Rio (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Whatalotofbuts 66-1 (9-3) Chased leaders over 4f, 13th of 14, 25l behind Gypsy Baby (8-12) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun.
Hamalka (IRE) 3-1 (8-2) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Garden Party (9-13) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
