held up, ridden 2f out, no impression on front two
made most, quickened up 2f out, kept on, wandered and green final furlong
with winner, every chance inside final furlong, no extra
held up, ridden 2f out, kept on
A disappointing turnout for this nursery where NOVERRE TO GO, who takes a drop back in trip can land it. Second on debut over six furlongs, two efforts subsequently over seven furlongs indicated that a drop back by a furlong would not go amiss. Having looked the most likely winner last time with over a furlong to run, he hung badly, possibly owing to wilting stamina. While the form was not franked by the winner Film Set next time out, the third Shabib has indicated a high level of ability in a Newmarket maiden previously which adds some credence to the form. Joe Caster benefited from the break-neck pace which was set at Great Leighs last time out. His apprentice takes off a very valuable 5lb here which offsets the majority of his penalty acquired for that success. Of the John Best pair, the most interesting is Diamond Twister who stayed on well to take the runner-up spot at Kempton last time out. He might just prefer further and with only four runners a brisk pace is not guaranteed. Noverre To Go is nominated to win it for the John Best stable.
Joe Caster 6-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway to chase leader of 1f out, soon edged right, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Great Leighs 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov beating Rocket Rob (7-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Noverre To Go (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to dispute lead over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung right under pressure approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong and soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Film Set (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4).
Dakota Hills 14-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, prominent, bumped 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 13, 16l behind Silent Hero (9-4) at Warwick 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Diamond Twister (USA) 4-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, hd behind Lexlenos (8-5) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) pol in Nov.