behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
soon led, headed well over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace
slowly away, behind, headway over 2f out, no impression
pushed along in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on well
led early, close up, led again well over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders on outer, stayed on final furlong
went badly left start, pushed along and outpaced towards rear, some headway well over 1f out, never dangerous
went left start, tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
mid-division, faultered over 3f out, quickly pulled up well over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon badly outpaced, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and not clear run over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, hampered over 3f out, no impression from well over 1f out
mid-division, weakened 2f out
Debonnaire is given a narrow vote in a tricky opener, Fujin Dancer, Royal Applaud and Deira Dubai are three others all with claims. Mark Johnston's filly is nicely bred being by Anabaa out of a Rahy mare. She is related to numerous two-year-old winners and with the yard in such good form she could be worth chancing. Fujin Dancer could be the pick of the two Richard Fahey debutantes, boasting a decent enough pedigree and is the choice of stable jockey Paul Hangan. Royal Applaud has shown promise in two races to date and should figure in the finish. However Deira Dubai could be the pick of the experienced runners having finished just a length behind Giant Love at York. John Dunlop's runners always have to be respected here at Ponty and so the once raced Fairy Wood is worth a glance in the market, but on this occasion we will side with a newcomer and plump for Debonnaire.
Admiralcollingwood 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort halfway, no impression, 8th of 13, 9l behind Eastern Romance (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Afton View (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Eastern Romance (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Castles In The Air 9-2jt-fav (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 7l behind Legislation (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jul.
Fujin Dancer (FR) Storming Home colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m2f and over hurdles.
Generous Thought 2-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, hung badly left under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Baronovici (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Oasis Davis 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Fol Hollow (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo stk (3) gf in Aug.
Pintano 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Craggy Cat (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Rio Sands 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders stands side, effort over 2f, no impression, 9th of 16, 9l behind Crystany (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Rossini's Dancer Rossini colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Chocolate Cake.
Royal Applord 11-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 5th of 7, 11l behind Eastern Gift (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
Clean Sheet (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 11l behind Street Star (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
Debonnaire Anabaa filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m2f.
Deira Dubai 3-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, ran green, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Giant Love (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
Misplaced Fortune 5-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Captain Macarry (9-1) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Our Joan 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 13, 38l behind Love Valentine (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol.
Que Beauty (IRE) Val Royal filly, half-sister to 1m-1m6f winner Maneki Neko.
Fairy Wood (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly away, ran green, always in rear, 11th of 13, 15l behind Irish Pearl (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Aug.
