led for 1f, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
took keen hold, held up, challeneged 2f out, shaken up and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, soon recoverd to lead after 1f, strongly pressed final furlong, driven and held on gamely
soon chasing winner, ridden over 2f out, strong challenge final furlong, just held
Handle with care is the advice for this small field maiden on soft ground, with little form on that surface for us to go on, but if pedigree is anything to go by then Norfolk Broads is suggested as an alternative to likely market leaders Montmorency and Spanish Baron. The selection will be better for the step up to this trip and her sire Noverre was very much at home with cut in the ground, so although she hasn't shown a great deal so far, her yard is now shaping much better and she could show plenty of improvement. Montmorency is Godolphin's debutant here and should go well over middle distances in time, but nothing in his bloodlines suggests he will enjoy soft ground so he looks best watched. Spanish Baron went well to be runner up at Newmarket last time but is another with going concerns and the same can be said of Rebounding. That leaves Itainteasybeingme, who has shown little so far but should act on the surface better than some, though we prefer the claims of Norfolk Broads.
Itainteasybeingme 50-1 (8-10) With leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 9l behind Galpin Junior (9-3) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Montmorency (IRE) Pivotal colt out of a lightly-raced maiden.
Spanish Baron (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden and hung right over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind War Native (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Norfolk Broads (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) In touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Viva Ronaldo (9-3) at York 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jun.
Rebounding 33-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Fazbee (8-10) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jul.