tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, not pace of winner
prominent, veered left under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
hung right over 3f out, never better than mid-division
mid-division, switched left, headway 2f out, slowly hampered over 1f out, led final 100 yards, ran on well
prominent, ridden 3f out, drifted left over 1f out, faded
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
slowly into stride, mainly towards rear
led, ridden 2f out, soon hung badly left, headed, no extra
Theory gets the vote to land division two of the maiden, once again for the Gosden yard. The Oasis Dream filly has had two outings to date this season and showed improvement from her initial racecourse experience at Lingfield when third last time at Goodwood. She travelled quite strongly at Goodwood and appeared the most likely winner one furlong out, but could not match the front two in the closing stages. Stamina could well have been the cause of that sudden weakness in the later stages and the drop to six furlongs should play to her strengths. The second Victoria Reel has run well subsequently, the front three drawing clear, which will give supporters further confidence. Credit Swap caught the eye in a back end Yarmouth maiden last season, where he was slowly away but ran on. The Cumani yard have a line through Theory with Jennie Jerome, who was well supported when finishing behind Theory at Goodwood. Horses from the Cumani yard do tend to progress from their seasonal debuts and although the yard are starting to fire their aces, he is passed over. Strategic Mover is flattered by his lofty rating. He was beaten a long way out in his most recent outing at Newmarket and is not as promising as was initially thought last season. Papillio is worthy of respect given his yards record in maidens at smaller courses but handicaps are where he should be seen at his best. It is significant that connections have opted to drop Theory back to six furlongs and she gets the vote.
Cape Roberto (IRE) Cape Cross gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Bounty Hunter.
Credit Swap 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, shaken up 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 7l behind Wingbeat (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Diego Rivera 100-1 (9-3) Went left start, soon recovered and close up, ridden and weakened final 2f, 9th of 20, 13l behind Aqlaam (9-3) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Holden Eagle 100-1 (9-0) Started slowly and behind, never a factor, 12th of 14, 10l behind Speedy Dollar (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Kalahari Gold (IRE) Trans Island gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f and over hurdles.
Papillio (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders in centre, 6th after halfway, effort 2f out, soon weakened, 20th of 22, 36l behind Sudden Impact (8-11) at Curragh 6f 2yo stk sft in Aug.
Persian Flyer (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Green, outpaced and always in rear, 9th of 10, 20l behind Fifty (8-9) at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Strategic Mover (USA) 3-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 9, 12l behind Classic Descent (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Sydneysider Averti gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Cinnamon Hill.
Theory 9-4 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort inside final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Baby Houseman (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
