slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 3f out, challenged 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon every chance, no extra well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon with leader, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, chased leaders over 4f out, not much room approaching 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, headway 3f out, not much room approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
in touch, not much room over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
Many of these are open to any amount of improvement including Traitor's Gate and Elliwan, but we are going to take a chance with the Geoff Wragg newcomer Moyenne Corniche. Geoff trained the dam of this Selkirk colt, along with his two sisters and he had plenty of success with them. He would not want the ground too fast but still looks worth a chance. Mark Johnston trains both Elliwan and Traitor's Gate. The latter started as short as 11/4 for his debut but was very green. He will know a lot more about what is required this afternoon and could be a big threat to all. Asian Classic is another debutante to keep on the right side, but there is so much to like about the breeding of Moyenne Corniche and he gets our vote.
Asian Classic (IRE) Montjeu colt out of winning sprinter Yafoul.
Elliwan 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 13th of 14, 10l behind Colony (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Eton Fable (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 7l behind Resplendent Light (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Fearless Warrior 11-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, slightly hampered 3f out, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 17, 8l behind Tomintoul Flyer (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Sept.
Hawk Flight (IRE) Hawk Wing colt, half-brother to 7f winner Reload.
Just Rob 66-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Patkai (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Moyenne Corniche Selkirk colt out of 7f and 1m2f winner Miss Corniche.
No Nukes 66-1 (9-3) Dwelt, never a factor, 6th of 7, 23l behind Bermacha (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Smetana Kylian colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Young Lion.
Traitor's Gate 11-4 (9-1) In touch, pushed along and ran green halfway, driven over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 14l behind Jeninsky (8-9) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Turn Left (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Storm Force (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
