chased leaders, driven halfway, switched left over 1f out, some headway until no extra inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
jockey failed to remove blind in stalls, never on terms
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Prime Mood showed plenty of promise on his debut and he looks a good bet to lose his maiden tag; Imaginary Diva and First Choice are the main dangers. The selection chased home Playfellow at Haydock last time on heavy ground, but he showed plenty of speed that day and he should come on for the experience. This faster ground should also suit and he looks a sound bet to get his head in front before possibly going on to better things. Imaginary Diva has shown promise on both of her runs so far but she will need to show some improvement if she is to get her head in front today. She is lightly-raced though so there could be more to come. First Choice was a little disappointing at Catterick last time and she is hard to recommend on the back of that effort. Forever's Girl showed promise on her debut, but that was in a seller and she will find this more competitive. This looks a good opportunity for Prime Mood who should be tough to beat.
Prime Mood (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Started slowly and towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Playfellow (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy.
First Choice (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Soon outpaced, towards rear, never on terms, 6th of 8, 15l behind Shyrl (9-0) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Forever's Girl 16-1 (8-6) Pushed along towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on to go 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Silent Treatment (8-6) at Southwell 5f 2yo sll (6) fbs.
Pennine Rose 100-1 (8-4) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 14, 23l behind Diggeratt (8-6) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd.
Imaginary Diva 25-1 (8-12) Slowly away, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 4, 10l behind Wohaida (8-12) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.