mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, driven out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, outpaced halfway
tracked leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
with leader, weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 2f out, every chance until no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
This maiden can go the way of Craggy Cat, with Accused and Pintano others to consider. The selection has only had the two runs but he improved from his debut when a close third behind Siberian Tiger at Newmarket last time. He had to make the running that day which was not ideal, and he sets the benchmark for the rest. Accused is an interesting newcomer from the Jeremy Noseda yard and as the stable have such a good strikerate with their 2-year-olds, he has to be of serious interest on his racecourse debut. Pintano was a good third behind Chatham Island on his debut at Haydock when he certainly knew his job. He looks like he will win races and he is expected to put up another good show. Bonny Rose is an interesting newcomer from the Mark Johnston yard but he will have to be decent to win this, and we will stick with the racecourse experience of Craggy Cat who can land the prize.
Accused (IRE) Xaar colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Valdan.
Craggy Cat (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 15, nk behind Siberian Tiger (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Ivestar (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Tadalavil (8-13) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd.
Kyzer Chief Rouvres gelding, half-brother to several winners from 5f-7f.
Moon Spray (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Soon led, pushed along halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 8l behind Classical World (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) frm.
Novestar (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 24l behind Arctic Cape (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Pintano 11-1 (9-3) Led, headed halfway, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Chatham Islands (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Red Skipper (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Fitzroy Crossing (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Tommytush (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Very slowly away, always towards rear, last of 9, 13l behind Rievaulx Valentino (8-13) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Bonny Rose Zaha filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m2f.
Island Music (IRE) Mujahid filly out of a moderate racemare.
Misplaced Fortune 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind River Bounty (8-1) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
When Yer Ready (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 11, 7l behind Baldemar (9-1) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd.
Silken Spell 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always behind, 10th of 13, 14l behind Winter Bloom (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) frm.
