made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced
always towards rear, weakened over 3f out
Anchor Date gets the confident vote in this maiden with Arrivato and Adoration rating the main dangers. The selection was a good second on his debut last season behind Loaderfun and although he has since disappointed his stable are in top form and in what looks a poor affair he will be hard to beat. Arrivato rates the main danger on her latest third behind Hawkes Bay that form has since been franked and she is a danger to all. Adoration is another worthy of respect as although she was unplaced in all her runs last season this is much less competitive affair and with her stable in form she should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Desert Lover showed as modicum of ability last season and is another that is sure to improve but her breeding suggests she will not cope with this ground and for the winner we return to Anchor Date.
Humility 9-1 Behind, ridden and some headway 3f out, soon not in contention, 11th of 17, 8l behind Nanna at Bath 5f mdn aut stk (F) gf in May.
Adoration 20-1 Behind and no chance from halfway, 10th of 20, 25l behind Paris Bell at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) sft in Oct.
Jun Fan (USA) 50-1 Always behind stands' side, 12th of 18, 15l behind Foreign Edition at Doncaster 6f 3yo mdn gd.
Primarily 8-1 Mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Karashino at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft.
Special Gold 33-1 Chased leaders stands' side, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 18, 11l behind Foreign Edition at Doncaster 6f 3yo mdn gd.
Arrivato 8-1 In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on to chase leading pair over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Hawkes Bay at Folkestone 7f mdn stk sft in Mar.
Desertina (IRE) Spectrum filly, half-sister to winning miler Nevada Desert.
Graceful Flight 100-1 Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, 10th of 12, 31l behind Amalie at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (D3) frm in Sept.
Anchor Date 10-11fav Steadied start and switched left to far side group, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 10l behind On The Waterline at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Desert Lover (IRE) 8-1 Slowly away, held up, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 9l behind Destinate at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (D) gf in May.
