behind, ridden along 4f out, well outpaced over 2f out, never a factor
towards rear, some headway under pressure 2f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
behind, ridden over 2f out, ran green, kept on, no real impression
towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway inside final 2f, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
pulled hard, led after 1f, ridden and headed just over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, just failed
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon ran green, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, just held on near finish
took keen hold, led 1 furlong, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened
started slowly, some late headway from rear from 1f out, never dangerous
raced wide, held up, ran green when ridden 3f out, never a factor
held up in touch, chased leaders 2f out, hanging left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong and gaining near finish
This is a tricky maiden, with Flashing Feet given a tentative vote ahead of Italstar and Antrim Rose. Antrim Rose made late headway on her debut but a longer trip might suit better in time. Born West improved from run one to to two last time and, with his form rating around the low 70s, he cannot be ruled out of a good run. Challis, Dawn Mystery, Italstar and Flashing Feet are among those that rate as interesting newcomers, while Jocheski showed promise on his debut, although the form does not amount to too much. Saviour Sand is another to give some thought to and Sister Maria showed promise on her Newmarket maiden debut on soft going. She too must be given some thought. Finally, Soldier Field and Sweeney are certainly not also-rans based on their profiles but, overall, in having to make a choice, we will stick with Flashing Feet, although the betting might prove to be your best guide.
Born West (USA) 5-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, progress to chase leaders 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind History Boy (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Challis (IRE) Barathea colt, half-brother to the multiple French winner Faussaire.
Flashing Feet (IRE) Soviet Star colt out of winning miler Delphini.
Jocheski (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 4f out, not much room and outpaced 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Filios (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol in Oct.
Soldier Field Fantastic Light gelding out of 6f winner Khambani.
Sweeney (IRE) Jade Robbery colt, half-brother to flat and hurdles winner Country Fair.
Antrim Rose 20-1 (9-0) In rear, some late progress, 7th of 12, 5l behind Gull Wing (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Oct.
Sister Maria (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Golden Dagger (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Aug.
