raced keenly, held up in touch, headway on outside over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, just held on
tracked leader, drive and outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, just held
Nonrunner
This wide open Novice Auction should go the way of KEYTA BONITA who has terms in her favour over top rated Perfect Ch'i while debut winners Mr Grinch and Theymistim are both very much in our thoughts. Having looked progressive in three maidens the selection is rated at a fair looking 73, a mark which see's Mick Quinlan's filly well treated by the way this contest is framed. She'll also receive weight from all of her rivals which should see her go one better this time. Mr Grinch and Theymistim both won on there first attempts but it's difficult to know whether on these terms they are set for winning runs again, it seems unlikely. Perfect Ch'i found no disgrace when being well held by a subsequent Group Two winner too good last time and although that is the best form on display here at these weights she has a bit to find. Dazeen will like the under hoof conditions but looks better over the minimum trip so in a trappy race Keyta Bonita is taken to score.
Mr Grinch (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Held up, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, soon ridden, just held on, won at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Jozafeen (8-4) by hd, 10 ran.
Perfect Ch'i (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Prominent, challenged 2f out, led well over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, held on, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo nov stk (5) gs beating Marafong (8-12) by hd, 6 ran.
Dazeen 9-4fav (8-12) Dwelt, took keen hold, held up, headway 2f out, edged right and chased winner entering final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind I Am That (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
Keyta Bonita (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Led, challenged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on caught post, 2nd of 8, ns behind The Starboard Bow (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Theymistim 12-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind and soon pushed along, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, hung right and ran on well to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Lieu Day Louie (8-11) by 4l, 12 ran.
Royal Record 17-2 (8-6) Chased winner throughout, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Mark Anthony (8-9) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
