slowly into stride, always towards rear
towards rear, headway over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
mid-division, soon pushed along, no impression over 1f out
led, ridden and clear over 1f out, no extra when headed last 50 yards
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased leader until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, soon pushed along, never dangerous
steadied start, pushed along halfway, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead last 50 yards
Nonrunner
Not the greatest maiden on paper and the vote goes to ZEGNA in the hope that he'll improve past some of these. Hameildaeme has had plenty of chances and along with Secret City doesn't set the toughest of standards to aim at. The selection was fifth on his debut at Ayr when well beaten behind The Kyllachy Kid. That form doesn't look anything special but he has the potential to improve. Starla Dancer is also once-raced and along with Northern Flyer should have learnt from a debut outing, whilst Kinigi is one to watch in the betting for a stable who don't send many up to the track. Asakusa is the most interesting newcomer and Mark Johnston's fairly cheap daughter of Royal Applause could easily be good enough on debut; the market may well help guide. Speedy Guru is another for consideration after a much better run at Leicester last time and looks well-drawn; however we will take a chance on Zegna.
El Guevara (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Broke well, soon pushed along in rear, headway over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 13th of 16, 14l behind Dustry (8-11) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Sept.
Northern Flyer (GER) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders far side, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 20l behind Prime Mood (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
Quick Single (USA) 5-1 (9-3) In touch on inside, ridden and not quicken over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Bab Al Salam (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Distinctive Spirit (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Hampered start, towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 26l behind Big Apple Boy (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Zegna (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear and green, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 6, 11l behind The Kyllachy Kid (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) hvy.
Mohawk Ridge 8-1 (9-0) In touch far side, outpaced 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 15l behind Prime Mood (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
Spruzzo Emperor Fountain gelding, closely related to several winners, mainly hurdlers.
Secret City (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 12, 8l behind Misty Glade (9-2) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (6) gd.
Kinigi (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden and headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on, 4th of 11, 7l behind Hermione's Magic (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Starla Dancer (GER) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leader stand side, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 12, 13l behind Prime Mood (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
Asakusa Royal Applause filly out of a lightly-raced French mare.
Lady Zena 100-1 (8-12) Led stands side group, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 28l behind Prime Mood (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
Hameildaeme 11-4fav (8-8) Held up, hampered halfway, not clear run over 2f out, soon ridden, no further progress, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Count Paris (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sept.
Miss Jabba (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Chased leader, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 13l behind Uvinza (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol.
Speedy Guru 12-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Dustry (8-11) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Sept.
Ernies Keep 150-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 10l behind Senor Berti (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs.