held up, never near leaders
close up,ridden over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, driven, swerved left over 1f out, soon one pace and hung right inside final furlong
always in rear
soon tracked winner until 2f out, ridden, soon weakened
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, eased near finish
slowly into stride, held up well in rear, headway 2f out, nearest finish
held up in touch, ridden, weakened over 3f out
close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
never near leaders
held up in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
soon pushed along in rear, never nearer
held up, never near leaders
slowly into stride, never near leaders
keen, close up, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased final 2f
A typically tricky Leicester maiden with some top trainers getting involved. The Barry Hills trained Almansoor has strong claims along with John Gosden's My Immortal, but we will take a chance with Clueless. Willie Haggas's colt has shown plenty of ability in three races top date. His most recent effort came in a strong looking maiden at Newmarket won by Top Gear. He finished a close up fourth and with the third, fifth and sixth all having run well since the form looks rock solid. Almansoor improved on his debut run to finish third behind Mountain High at Chester last time. With further improvement expected he will be a major threat to the selection. My Immortal is the only newcomer in the line up, he cost 85 thousand guineas as a yearling and is bred to appreciate this ground and trip. Mr Vegas is on the upgrade and looks best of the others, but Clueless looks to have the best overall form and gets our vote.
Almansoor (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up, outpaced over 4f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Mountain High (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gs.
Clueless 7-2fav (9-0) Held up travelling strongly, headway over 4f out, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Top Gear (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Mont Saint Michel (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Quizzene (8-12) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Mr Vegas (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Ridden to lead after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Subtle Affair (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Political Intrigue Dansili colt, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Tincture 33-1 (8-9) Held up, went 3rd and outpaced 3f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Alumni (8-9) at Chester 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gs.
Perfect Tone (USA) 9-2 (8-7) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Asawer (8-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f fll mdn (5) gf.
