tracked leader, challenged over 2f out to 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, lost place over 5f out, soon hung left and beaten
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
held up, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
always behind
slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on same pace
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
A poor maiden handicap here but something has to win and the principals look to be Arena's Dream, Robbie Scott and Distiller and the vote is given to Arena's Dream. The selection was a fair second behind Honest Prospector last time out, and with the first-time cheekpieces likely to bring about some improvement he looks the one to be on. Robbie Scott rates the main danger on his latest third behind Act Sirius in a maiden. He returns to handicaps off what looks a fair mark and he should be watched in the market. Distiller has place claims on his best form but he has had plenty of chances without taking one and again he looks vulnerable. Divine Love was a fair second behind Fragrancy when last seen and if fit after a 296-day break she will not be far away despite top weight. This is a race full of ifs and buts, but Arena's Dream is given one last chance to get his head in front.
Divine Love (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ran on to dispute lead inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Fragrancy (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Arena's Dream (USA) 6-4 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Honest Prospector (9-3) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (4) gf.
Distiller (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, driven along over 3f out, plugged on one pace, 7th of 14, 8l behind Oceana Gold (9-0) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Robbie Scott 9-4 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden over 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Act Sirius (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Waterloo Corner 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sam's Secret (9-10) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Moment of Clarity 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway 2f out, driven and stayed on approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Silca Key (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gs in Jul.
McCormack (IRE) 150-1 (9-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 17l behind Blackat Blackitten (9-0) at Carlisle 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul.
Caviar Heights (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Behind, driven over 3f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 11, 6l behind Nota Liberata (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Chip N Pin 13-2 (8-11) In touch, headway to chase winner over 2f out until over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Cheshire Prince (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gf.
Danehill Warrior (IRE) 66-1 (7-13) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 8, 17l behind Bold Indian (8-11) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gf.
