slowly away, in rear, ridden halfway, never a factor
towards rear, edged left over 9f out, ridden halfway, behind final 4f
in rear, hampered over 9f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, ridden and headway 8f out to chase leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, driven over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
keen, held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
close up, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, driven and all out final furlong
led 1f, remained with leader until over 3f out, soon weakened
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort when hung right to stands side rail over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
keen, tracked leaders, hampered and lost ground over 8f out, ridden halfway, outpaced over 4f out, some headway 2f out, never dangerous
This could be the day for Altitude to break her maiden tag and she can do so at the main expense of Starfala and Blue Citadel. The selection is stepped up in trip here from 10f and that could be the key to success. Still only lightly raced, the Green Desert filly is related to plenty of winners over this trip, and after a nice pipe opener at Redcar a couple of weeks ago, she should be spot on for this. Starfala is another who we could see improve a fair bit for the step up to 1m 4f. Paul Cole's filly has not been seen since August, however, so you will have to take fitness on trust if deciding to play. Blue Citadel is rated slightly higher than the selection and has plenty of stamina in the pedigree. This slower of the artificial surfaces may suit so he can be competitive. Lemonesse is open to plenty of improvement and showed up well at Leicester last time, so provided she handles this surface at the second attempt she could get heavily involved. Roman Legion is yet another who could come on for this test of stamina, while Beaujeu is an interesting newcomer, but Altitude is the one for us.
Alright Chuck Petoski gelding, brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Tight Squeeze, half-brother to 1m1f & 1m2f winner Level Headed.
Suprendre Espere 28-1 (10-6) Chased leaders to 5th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by John Forbes (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Mar, 13 ran (N.Hunt).
Munlochy Bay 50-1 (9-7) Started slowly, took keen hold, held up in rear, no chance final 3f, 7th of 11, 10l behind Eventide (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jun.
Tot Hill 150-1 (9-5) Refused to race refused in race won by Maria di Scozia (8-5) at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun, 8 ran.
Beaujeu (IRE) Singspiel colt, half-brother to several winners at around a mile including the useful Birthstone.
Blue Citadel (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 8f out, led again over 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Gravitation (8-12) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Red Rock Prince (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Mid-division when ran out in race won by Speed Ticket (9-12) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Altitude 9-4 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Prince Kalamoun (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Ask Nicely 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Dalhaan (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Lemonesse (USA) 28-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, effort approaching final furlong, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Maria di Scozia (8-5) at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Starfala 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Jadaara (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Winners Chant (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling early straight, 7th of 10, 14l behind Qui Moi (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Roman Legion (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (9-3) Chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Doon Haymer (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov.
Special Feature (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort on inside and driven 2f out, faded over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Shenandoah Girl (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 4f stk 0-55 (6) gs in Jun.
