close up, effort 2f out, no extra 1f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, pushed out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, just outpaced
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leader, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra, weakened towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, closed on leaders near finish
behind, ridden 2f out, no impression and outpaced over 1f out
Samurai Warrior, Tina's Best and Southpaw Lad all make appeal in this maiden and narrow preference is for Samurai Warrior. This Peter Makin-trained 2-year-old showed improved form from his debut when a close second behind Trinkila at Wolverhampton. The trip is a slight worry today as he looks the type that will do better over further in time, but he is clearly going the right way and he makes plenty of appeal. Tina's Best has had a few chances now and she is not the most consistent. Her best form would give her a leading chance today but she is too hit and miss to recommend with any confidence. Southpaw Lad ran green on his debut but he was an eyecatcher nonetheless and if he improves for that introduction to the racecourse then he can go close. City Hustler has been knocking on the door of late and he is certainly an each-way player, but Samurai Warrior showed improved form last time and he can land the prize.
City Hustler (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind The Which Doctor (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Clear Daylight 18-1 (9-3) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Blues Minor (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) sft.
King Hafhafah King Charlemagne colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Heed.
Randama Bay (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Outpaced and always behind, 9th of 10, 13l behind Cat Junior (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Samurai Warrior 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Trinkila (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Sept.
Nice Wee Girl (IRE) 6-1 (8-3) Mid-division and keen, headway 3f out, hung left from over 1f out and stayed on, 4th of 12, 1l behind Maryolini (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
Tina's Best (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Behind, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 15, 7l behind Feisty Royale (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Jalons Bridewell Compton Place colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Global Achiever.
Southpaw Lad 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen in rear until ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 3l behind Whispered Dreams (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
La Varrosa 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Ten Spot (8-7) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Sept.
