tracked leader 2f, remained close up, ridden when hampered approaching 2f out, soon weakened
reared start, held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway on outer well over 1f out, soon hung left, one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
in touch, headway on inner over 1f out, soon not clear run, switched right, ran on close home
keen, held up towards rear, plenty to do, wide into straight well over 1f out, ridden, soon hung badly left, stayed on well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, rapid headway to chase leader 6f out, ridden, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden, edged left 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
Turtle Dove can get the better of Sir Billy Nick and Clearing House in this maiden. The selection shaped like a future winner when she chased home Moon Crystal at Kempton last time. She did nothing wrong that day and nominal improvement should make her tough to beat. Sir Billy Nick did best of the newcomers on his debut, despite running quite green. There should be more to come from him and it would be no surprise to see him go close. Clearing House is a well-bred newcomer who is certainly worth a look in the market on his racecourse bow. He is related to several sprint winners and if the market vibes are positive then it could pay to take the hint. Speyside is a half-brother to an Italian winner and he was not beaten far on his debut when he shaped as though he would come on for the experience. He is another to factor in, but we prefer the claims of Turtle Dove who is taken to score.
Mary Dunsmore Mujahid filly, half-sister to 7f winner Red Rudy.
Scorched (IRE) Desert Sun filly out of an unraced mare.
Clearing House Zamindar colt, half-brother to numerous winners including top-class miler Court Masterpiece and useful sprinter Maybe Forever.
Looping The Loop (USA) Alphabet Soup colt, half-brother to winning miler Flashdance Missy.
Mexican Venture 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 14, 15l behind Red Rumour (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Sept.
Mezzanisi (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Held up, headway over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Sleepy Hollow (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Moksi 5-2fav (9-3) Started very slowly, in rear, headway from 2f out, kept on, better for race, 6th of 11, 8l behind Seasider (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
No Rules 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 2l behind Tasheba (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Sir Billy Nick 11-4 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd towards finish, not trouble first two, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Mullein (8-12) at Kempton 6f 3yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Speyside (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, ran on to take 2nd post, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind House of Lords (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Mar.
Themwerethedays 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ridden 2f out, switched right over 1f out, plugging on but hanging left, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind House of Lords (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Mar.
Turtle Dove 9-2 (8-7) Took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, slightly outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong to join 2nd post, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Moon Crystal (8-7) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
