chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
always towards rear
made all, ridden over 2f out, just held on close home
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out
slow away and went left start, behind, ridden halfway, kept on one pace final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt, held up, ridden halfway, headway over 2f out, one pace and flashed tail final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always behind
held up mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on one pace and no impression final furlong
Second Reef, Blue Opal and Bollin Billy form the shortlist for this maiden and we will come down on the side of Blue Opal. The selection showed plenty of dash on her debut when a good third behind Game Lad. She then was a little disappointing at Wolverhampton but the return to this trip should suit and if she can reproduce her debut effort then she will not be far away at the finish. Second Reef is eased in grade after being outclassed in a Listed race on this track over 6f, but he had made a pleasing debut at Southwell and connections clearly think something of him. Bollin Billy ran well last time at Thirsk when fifth behind Drum Dance, and as he is clearly going in the right direction it would be no surprise to see him make the frame. Let Slip is from a leading yard and is worth noting in the market, but Blue Opal sets a fair benchmark for the rest and is given the vote.
Bollin Billy 20-1 Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong never near to challenge, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Drum Dance at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft.
Desert Express (IRE) 28-1 Slowly into stride, always behind, 13th of 15, 24l behind Drum Dance at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft.
Hiats 200-1 Chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, last of 10, 24l behind Council Member at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn (D) gd in Jun.
Himist (IRE) Lahib gelding, half-brother to a couple of winners.
Major Magpie (IRE) Rossini gelding, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Maunby Reveller 33-1 Went left start, behind, ridden and struggling halfway, last of 8, 11l behind Tiger Hunter at Lingfield 6f 3yo app clm (F4) pol in Jan.
Second Reef 125-1 Behind and soon pushed along, never dangerous, 19th of 24, 19l behind Obe Gold at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (A1) gf in Oct.
Spanish Law 25-1 In touch until ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 7, 14l behind Buddy Brown at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (D) gd in Jun.
Alisdanza Namaqualand filly, half-sister to two winners at up to 7f.
Blue Opal 10-1 Prominent until ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 15l behind Blue Bajan at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Dec.
Dimashq Mtoto filly out of an unraced mare.
Insider 100-1 Slowly away, never on terms, 7th of 12, 11l behind Abientot at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn pol.
Let Slip 50-1 Started slowly, soon prominent, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 18, 7l behind Parisette at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn fll gd.
Liability (IRE) 20-1 Tracked leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 11l behind Davy Crockett at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (F4) gf in Sept.
Marian's Gift 33-1 Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 20l behind Smiddy Hill at York 5f fll mdn (F) gf in May.
Outrageous Flirt (IRE) 8-1 Chase leader to over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 15, 16l behind Drum Dance at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft.
