chased leaders, pushed along half way, hard riddent to lead inside final furlong, all out
mid-division, out pace over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran inside final furlong, not reached winner
dwelt, behind, headway 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, driven and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, soon one pace
behind, some headway final furlong, never dangerous
soon behind, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
An ordinary maiden for the course and Clara Bow is selected in the hope that she can carry over some of the enthusiasm she displayed at Nottingham from her April reappearance. Topiary Ted, Cameron Orchard and Arturius are others to make room for on the shortlist. Arturius was an expensive purchase and is bred to make an impact at this sort of trip. He was obviously in need of the run on his solitary start last term and it will be no surprise to see him make a bold bid tonight. Watch the betting where he is concerned. Topiary Ted was second in his division of the Wood Ditton, which has produced four subsequent winners. However, he is one of several others have done little for the form and he needs to find a little improvement against these unexposed types. Therefore, we prefer to go with Clara Bow, who was unlucky to be headed in the closing stages at Colwick Park last month. That was by far the best effort posted to date by the Barry Hills-trained filly and only a slightly better performance would be good enough in this company.
Babe Maccool (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and some progress over 2f out, weakened, 6th of 13, 6l behind Nota Bene (8-11) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (D3) gd in Oct.
Borouj (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders for 5f, last of 8, 13l behind Fortunate Isle (9-0) at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (5) frm.
Inchloch Inchinor gelding, half-brother to 7f-1m4f winner Serpentine.
Polish Index 100-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Paper Talk (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Topiary Ted 9-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on but not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 7l behind Element of Truth (8-2) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Bouquet 7-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Zayn Zen (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr.
Cameron Orchid (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Raced stands' side, led until halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Read Federica (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gs in Oct.
Carraig (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Pushed along halfway, always in rear, 11th of 12, 24l behind Pearl King (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Clara Bow (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Led briefly and remained in touch, regained lead 3f out, kept on gamely, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Zayn Zen (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr.
My Boo 33-1 (8-9) Very slowly into stride, always well behind, last of 10, 35l behind Pocketwood (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Dec.
Rakata (USA) Quiet American filly out of 1m5f winner Haleakala.
Arturius (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 14, 13l behind Plea Bargain (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Tillands (USA) Bahri gelding out of 1m3f winner Tillandsia.
