towards rear on outside, bumped 3f out, never dangerous after
behind, driven over 2f out, never dangerous
led on stand rail, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner to entering final furlong, stayed on one pace
chased leaders, driven halfway, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong, tailed off
in touch, ridden halfway, soon beaten
slowly into stride, held up in rear, moderate headway final furlong
chased leaders, driven halfway, weakened over 2f out
reminder soon after start, soon chasing leaders, weakened 2f out
close up on outside, ridden to leaders 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
The word modest can be applied to many of these with Quintrell selected ahead of Barney McGrew. Anywhere near the level of form that saw Quintrell achieve maiden form to a level in the 70s in the summer would have to see her seriously competitive today. Barney McGrew cost 25,000 guineas and has plenty to like on breeding, while Welsh Cake has shown the odd bit of promise and, in a modest contest might bag some money. From there it is downhill to the town of modesty which, in turn, returns us to the selection, which is Quintrell.
Barney McGrew (IRE) Mark of Esteem colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f.
Gift Aid 9-4fav (9-4) Raced stand's side, chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakening when hampered well inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Forces Sweetheart (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Lethal 66-1 (9-3) Led, took keen hold, headed over 3f out, ridden, hung left from over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
Royal Borough 14-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 8l behind Woodsley House (9-6) at Goodwood 6f mdn aut stk (4) gd in Aug.
Kilmeena Magic 80-1 (8-12) Soon well outpaced in rear, plugged on one pace final 2f, 5th of 6, 10l behind Right Ted (8-8) at Windsor 1m clm (5) gf in Jul.
Quintrell 2-1fav (8-12) Always outpaced towards rear, 8th of 11, 11l behind Vino (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Virginia Plain 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, driven on outside over 2f out and soon beaten, 6th of 9, 9l behind Hadath (9-2) at Brighton 1m app hcp (6) frm in Aug.
Welsh Cake 12-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 18, 6l behind Takitwo (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.