behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 2f out, led and edged left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
mid-division on outside, lost place 3f out, soon beaten
led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, challenged 2f out, ridden and effort when not much room 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, effort when hampered and switched right 1f out, kept on final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leader, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, switched outside over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge
AWESOME SURPRISE is bred in the purple and seems to be heading in the right direction after two starts so we suggest it will be third time lucky for Jeremy Noseda's filly with El Ameen looking the danger; Tiddliwinks is the best of the rest. The pick hung away her chances of winning last time but once righted she stayed on well to claim second place in a Windsor maiden on fast ground. Her mixed top-class pedigree of speed and stamina should be perfect for this trip especially with more improvement likely. El Ameen looks the only real danger after Mark Johnston's runner held his form without really improving on his second start when trying a mile last time. That may have stretched him and his form on quick ground behind Penitent on debut gives his a big chance. Tiddliwinks has a big speed influence on his pedigree but did seem to stay at least this far on his only run to date and place money looks a distinct possibility. The others in this field make only limited appeal so we'll trust the bloodline of Awesome Surprise to get her home.
Cruciform (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, 15th of 18, 24l behind Driving Snow (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn gs in Jul '08.
Dance Card 33-1 (9-6) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Clientele (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Duke Of Bothwell (USA) 14-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 9l behind Helieorbea (9-3) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) sft.
El Ameen 2-5fav (9-1) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, weakened and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Life's Challenge (8-10) at Pontefract 1m mdn stks (4) gf.
Tiddliwinks 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway over 6f out, slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Golden Button (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Awesome Surprise (USA) 7-2 (8-12) Mid-division, headway on wide outside over 2f out, hung badly left just inside final 2f, soon straightened and stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Beauchamp Xerxes (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Clanachy 150-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 15, 16l behind Royal Defence (9-0) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Jul.
Fine Silk (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Took keen hold early, chased leader, pushed along 3f out, lost 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 7l behind Shaws Diamond (9-0) at York 7f mdn flls stks (4) gf in Jul.
Pure Heir (USA) 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 7th of 11, 9l behind Cils Blancs (8-11) at Thirsk 7f fll mdn stks (4) gs.
Tongalooma Shinko Forest filly out of Schatzi.
Freddie Bolt 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always behind and outpaced far side, tailed off 2f out, last of 12, well behind Prime Mood (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Oct.
Mr Rainbow Efisio gelding out of Blossom.
Tobrata 50-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride in rear, ridden and headway on outer from over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Wood Fairy (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
