tracked leaders, ridden, every chance over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch after 1f, ridden, every chance from over 1f out, not quicken near finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
led, ridden, challenged from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Although many of the top stables are represented here there is a suspicion that this maiden may not take much winning and the twice raced Robert Burns gets the vote. This colt showed quite a bit of promise at Haydock recently, where after being held-up out the back, he stayed on in eye-catching style to take the minor honours. He was never in a position to trouble what could well be two smart sorts that fought out the finish but with the benefit of the outing and experience, he should be spot on for a big challenge today. Shindy makes her seasonal debut here having had two runs last backend. The form of her second outing does not read as well as anticipated now while Arts Guild, who encounters a quick turf surface for the first time here, showed some promise in maidens, finishing third in a Newbury maiden where many failed to act on the prevailing ground conditions. Support for the remaining fillies I'm Sensational and Cwn Rhondda would be significant given connections although jockey bookings would suggest that today may not be the day for that pair. Philip Robinson takes a rare ride for Godolphin aboard Meydan City who cost an astronomical amount of money as a yearling. Robert Burns is selected to land this maiden.
Arts Guild (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders, driven along 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 20, 8l behind Moyenne Corniche (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Bluejain 20-1 (8-10) Towards rear, effort on outer over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 6l behind Italian Art (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Oct.
Harald Bluetooth (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon driven to chase leaders, stayed on same pace, 6th of 11, 4l behind Spanish Bounty (9-5) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (2) gf in Jul.
Kinnego Bay (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up in 6th, ridden on outside and no response over 2f out, 7th of 8, 15l behind Staying On (9-1) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (3) gs in May.
Meydan City (USA) Kingmambo colt, brother to 7f & 1m2f winner Ashaawes.
Robert Burns (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, effort and hung left over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Tourist (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gf.
Talayeb 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, 12th of 13, 11l behind McConnell (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Cwm Rhondda (USA) Gulch filly, half-sister to winning miler March To Victory.
I'm Sensational Selkirk filly out of 6f winner Ego.
Shindy (FR) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Fantasy Princess (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
