tracked leaders, effort 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
mid-division, headway 3f out, led 2f out, ridden out final furlong
raced keenly, led until headed 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, not much room, switched right halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
dwelt and behind, driven and kept on final 2f, never near to challenge
with leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leader to halfway, soon lost place and behind
dwelt, always behind
with leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Methusaleh, Rainbow's Classic and Chris Corsa are three against the field in this maiden in a race where the market will be very informative and the vote is given to Methusaleh. The selection was a fair second on his debut behind Stainley. He is sure to have learnt from the experience and given normal improvement he will be hard to beat from what looks a good draw. Rainbow's Classic rates the main danger as he was a fair third on his debut behind Unique Moment and is another that is sure to improve. But he is bred to be suited by further in time and for that reason he is opposed. Chris Corsa was behind Rainbow's Classic in that race and there is no reason why he should gain his revenge on identical terms here. Zahara Joy has place claims on her best form but she is more exposed than most and it will be disappointing if a less-exposed type does not beat her. Of the remainder, Bollin Derek is a well bred type and is worth a cautionary look in the market but for the winner we return to his stable companion Methusaleh who at least has experience on his side.
Awatuki (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly away, held up, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Bollin Derek Silver Patriarch colt, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Chris Corsa 13-8fav (8-10) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Unique Moment (8-1) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Il Castagno (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 19l behind Jamieson Gold (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Methusaleh (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Started slowly, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, 2nd of 10, hd behind Stainley (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Rainbow's Classic 10-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Unique Moment (8-1) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Sheltonstopcat 14-1 (8-11) Always behind stands' side, 13th of 17, 15l behind Silidan (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Zahara Joy 18-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind High Command (9-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
