chased leaders, ridden to chase leader over 2f out until approachind final furlong, weakened
chased leaders, hard ridden and one pace final furlong, just held on for 3rd
chased leader to over 2f out, weakened rapidly if not sooner
raced wide in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 3f out
in touch on inner, until ridden and weakened quickly 3f out
refused to race
soon ridden along towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden to chase leader approaching final furlong, ran on to lead near finish
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, just held for 3rd
behind, ridden 4f out, soon struggling
led, ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, headed and not pace of winner near finish
Bold Counsel, Phlaunt, and Oceancookie look the three to concentrate on in this maiden and the vote goes to Bold Counsel. The selection was a good second behind Chantaco in a better race last time out and need only reproduce that effort to win this. Phlaunt rates the main danger on his latest third behind Daisy Bucket but he just gave the impression that a drop in trip would suit and for that reason he is opposed. Oceancookie was a one-paced fifth behind Fiddler in a better race at York and will appreciate the step up in trip so is worth noting in the market. Of the remainder Danger Zone is from a shrewd yard that is beginning to hit top form but he needs to improve to score and for the winner we return to Bold Counsel.