chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
soon behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up and keen, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
keen, soon chasing winner, ridden to challenge when rider dropped whip just over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, weakened over 4f out
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
keen, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and flashed tail over 3f out, switched right and stayed on inside final furlogn, never nearer
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
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Minister Of State can get the better of Escape Clause, Villa Sonata and Great Orator, with Sophie'jo worth a mention. This is not too bad a maiden, boasting a strong sourthern entry, with Minister Of State out to boost the Wood Ditton form. Michael Jarvis's charge only found the highly-rated Petrovich too good at Newmarket, but then failed to go one better when only third behind Bold Alaska there next time. The faster ground here will suit this full brother to Medicean who can get the losses back. Escape Clause was odds-on at Haydock last time but got bogged down in the heavy ground and could only finish third. He too will improve on the faster going and is on the short-list along with Villa Sonata who will appreciate the step up to a mile. She makes more appeal than stablemate Oasis Flower who will need even further on breeding. Great Orator is a well-bred individual who ran well on both starts over 10 furlongs as a juvenile. This drop back in trip will suit and he will certainly be placed to score soon if not today. Henry Cecil always used to like to win maidens here, and Sophie'jo lines up with plenty of experience, while Barry Hills, who won this last year with Gringo, has a double-pronged challenge with Jihaaz and Evening. There should be plenty of winners emerging from this maiden, but today can belong to Minister Of State.
Great Orator (USA) 3-1fav (9-0) Keen hold, close up, led 3f out, narrowly headed over 2f out, stayed challenging until no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Top Man Tee (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Quel Ange (FR) 100-1 (9-11) Towards rear and keen, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind King of Argos (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Wodhill Schnaps 66-1 (9-10) Held up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 20l behind Ahlawy (8-13) at Yarmouth 7f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Bottomless Wallet 66-1 (9-1) Prominent for 4f, last of 14, 27l behind Jellytot (8-0) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
Escape Clause (USA) 2-5fav (8-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, hung left and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Future's Dream (8-12) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (4) hvy in May.
Jihaaz (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Portland (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Mighty Duel 100-1 (8-8) Towards rear, brought wide over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 7th of 15, 8l behind Confide (9-4) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
Minister of State 4-6fav (9-3) Raced centre and overall leader for 6f, edged left entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Bold Alaska (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Riotous Assembly 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 37l behind Idarah (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Whiston Lad (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 15l behind Hopeful Purchase (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Evening 25-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 9l behind Petrovich (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Flying Visitor 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 41l behind Adraaj (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gs in May.
Naini Tal Inchinor filly out of 1m6f winner Royal Patron.
Oasis Flower Green Desert filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Sophie'jo 8-1 (8-9) Raced keenly in mid-division, headway well over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Highlander (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Villa Sonata 9-2jt-fav (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden and headway to chase winner approaching final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Against The Grain (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Silvabella (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, swished tail over 4f out, headed over 3f out, one pace when not much room over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Harvest Queen (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
