led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never reach leaders
held up, headway over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on
slowly into stride, always behind
pulled hard, always behind
led 1f, stayed prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance when hung left over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
Ticki Tori, William Tell and Port d'Argent look the three to concentrate on in this maiden and the confident vote is given to Ticki Tori. The selection was a fair second behind Higher Love in a similar race last time out. That form looks rock solid in the context of this race and he need only reproduce that effort to win this. William Tell, rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Takhmin but he gave the impression he did not quite stay this trip last time and for that reason he is opposed. Port d'Argent showed a modicum of ability on his only run last season and is sure to appreciate the step up in trip. His yard is in top form and it would be no surprise if he were involved in the finish so he should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Roman Army and Isabella Rossini are others that have shown a glimmer of ability but both may be seen to better effect in handicaps and for the winner we return to Ticki Tori.
Avontuur (FR) Kabool gelding, half-brother to 7f & 1m4f winner Ring Swing.
Champagne Rossini (IRE) 14-1 Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 16l behind Dane's Rock at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn hcp (F4) fbs in Feb.
Mount Usher Polar Falcon gelding, half-brother to Flat and chase winner Sharpbill.
Overtop Way (GR) 66-1 Slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 8l behind Cloonavery at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (E4) pol in Oct.
Roman Army (IRE) 66-1 Mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 17l behind Tarraman at Doncaster 1m 3yo mdn gd in Mar.
Royal Game 10-1 Slowly away and always behind, 10th of 11, 14l behind Raffish at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (E3) pol in Sept.
Silver Court 200-1 Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, last of 9, well behind Natalie Jane at Nottingham 1m 2f 2yo mdn (D3) hvy in Oct.
William Tell (IRE) 11-2 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 10l behind Takhmin at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut gs in Mar.
Isabella Rossini 11-1 Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 3f out, chased leaders and hung left over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Missie Baileys at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo clm (F4) pol in Mar.
Lekka Ding (IRE) 100-1 Dwelt and towards rear, never near to challenge, 8th of 13, 8l behind Tasdeed at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (D3) gs in Oct.
Pacific Breeze (IRE) 40-1 Started very slowly, always behind, 8th of 9, 40l behind First Row at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn sft.
Port d'Argent (IRE) 10-1 Chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, 10th of 14, 12l behind Mintlaw at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (E3) gs in Nov.
Ticki Tori (IRE) 5-2 Chased winner throughout, ridden and no impression 2f out, eased when held near finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Higher Love at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll sft.
