chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
held up, smooth headway on outside over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, no impression final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, switched outside over 2f out, soon ridden, hung left, led inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, one pace when not much room inside final furlong
Pearl Trader looks the best option here ahead of The Riddler and Dubai Land. Mark Johnston's well bred filly showed plenty of ability on her debut when third to Dubai Time. The runner up has gone well since and with most of the yard's juveniles improving from their debut run Pearl Trader looks the one to be on. The Riddler stepped up on his debut run to finish a close second behind Keanes Day. This is a similar event and a big run is expected. Dubai Land has looked very green in two races to date and it would be no surprise to see this one suddenly realise what is required. The best of the rest could be the once raced Bite The Boss, but we expect Pearl Trader to start to live up to her illustrious pedigree and she gets our vote.
Bite The Boss 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride and always behind, last of 5, 12l behind Sheekey (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Dubai Land 18-1 (9-2) Mid-division, some progress over 2f out, 8th of 14, 11l behind Trenchtown (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Elk Trail (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Stumbled at start, held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden along over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 3l behind Keenes Day (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Wimoweh (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 11, 10l behind Captain Macarry (9-1) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Lanterns of Gold 14-1 (8-12) Chased winner, lost place over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dr Faustus (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Miss Holderness 100-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always behind, 13th of 14, 36l behind Bonjour Allure (8-12) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Pearl Trader (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Dubai Time (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
The Riddler (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (9-3) Led at steady pace, quickened over 3f out, ridden along over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong until headed close home, 2nd of 5, shd behind Keenes Day (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.