held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led for 2f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
towards rear, soon driven along, struggling from 3f out
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, led over 8f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, edged right and kept on
chased leader, every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch on outer, led well over 1f out, soon hung left, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
An interesting maiden here where London Bid is tentatively proffered as the selection to get the better of experienced opponents Siyabona and Syvilla. The selection makes her debut here and it will be no easy task beating others with racecourse nous. However, Sir Michael Stoute knows what type of animal is required here, having won this race twice in the past seven seasons with debutants. The filly is bred in the purple, being by Rainbow Quest out of Islington, and this 10f looks an ideal start for her. Siyabona has had three chances so far, finishing runner up twice as a juvenile but disappointing as favourite on her reappearance. She may be better for that run, but Godolphin are not red hot at present and she is worth taking on. Syvilla was perhaps flattered by getting as close as she did to Qui Moi on her Nottingham reappearance, but Rae Guest's filly still performed with credit that day and may be the biggest danger here. Gifted Leader can come on a fair bit for his debut and get involved, Hevelius can improve for the run and also a step up in trip, and check out Decibel in the market for clues about the chance of this Perth bumper runner-up. London Bid can take the gold here.
Alright Chuck 50-1 (9-13) Slowly away, behind final 4f, 10th of 12, well behind Altitude (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.
White Lightening (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden along over 5f out, tailed off 3f, virtually pulled up, last of 10, well behind Downing Street (8-6) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Glenisland 66-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 16, 17l behind Fantastic Morning (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Jul '07.
I Feel Fine 80-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 10l behind Caprivi (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2f mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
Gifted Leader (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, steady headway over 3f out, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on, 4th of 8, 4l behind Acrostic (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Hevelius 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, some late progress, never a factor, 6th of 11, 10l behind Regal Best (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
London Bid (USA) Rainbow Quest filly out of the brilliant Breeders' Cup winner Islington.
Siyabona (USA) 2-1fav (9-0) In touch, ridden to dispute lead over 2f out, every chance when headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 11, 12l behind Sevenna (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jun.
Sweet Destiny Namid filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Doric Charm.
Syvilla 66-1 (8-9) Raced in close 4th, switched and went 3rd 1f out, ran on to take 2nd final 100 yards, closed as winner idle towards finish but always held, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Qui Moi (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Decibel 6-1 (10-7) Led, ridden and edged left 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Schofield (10-11) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gf in May (N.Hunt).
