chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon recovered and close up on stand rail, ridden 2f out, weakened final 1f
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, stayed on same pace final 1f
prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression
raced keenly, slight lead, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
raced near stand rail, close up, led 2f out, pushed along and kept on strongly final furlong
went right start, soon ridden along and in touch, driven halfway, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong
slowly away, outpaced
driven along halfway, always outpaced
Despite the prize value, it appears unlikely that we'll be seeing any superstars but AIR LION is given another chance to see off Firtyfourth Street and Florentina. The selection bombed out spectacularly at odds of 2/5 during the winter in a similar maiden but the fact that we haven't seen him for so long suggests to us that there were obvious reasons for the defeat that have taken some time to patch up. Firtyfourth Street appeared to appreciate the application of a tonguetie last time. He is interestingly dropped back in trip. Florentina already has a BHA mark. Sir Mark Prescott's charge was a little disappointing at Kempton though has a very favourable draw tonight. Ed Dunlop had a number of successes over the weekend so watch the market in relation to Little Calla. She was well punted at Windsor last time out though could be called one of the first beaten in that contest. Abu Derby has had more experience than most on this surface. His two runs this summer have not exactly suggested that he has progressed. Evna will be qualified for handicaps following this appearance and will make plenty of appeal once tried in that sphere. Residency was well held in a Beverley maiden and needs to improve. Air Lion is not without questions to answer but we will offer him a chance of redemption.
Abu Derby (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 10, 11l behind George Thisby (9-0) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs.
Air Lion (USA) 2-5fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind May Martin (8-12) at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
Fiftyfourth Street 50-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Leverage (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Qualitas 18-1 (9-3) Always behind, 13th of 15, 14l behind New Leyf (9-3) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Residency (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 14, 6l behind Hitches Dubai (9-8) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf.
Shannon Golden 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, weakened well over 1f out, 14th of 15, well behind Russian Spirit (8-12) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gs.
Foxholes Lodge Nasheyt filly out of Duxford Lodge.
Chenin (IRE) 80-1 (7-9) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened 1f out, last of 8, 23l behind Angelo Poliziano (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jun.
Evna (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 14, 31l behind Mutawarath (9-3) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Florentia 9-2fav (9-0) Pulled hard early in mid-division, weakened inside final 3f, 10th of 12, 10l behind Arachnophobia (9-5) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Little Calla (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Steadied start, switched right to stand side rail, ridden along halfway, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 21l behind Miss Hollybell (9-6) at Windsor 6f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Singapore Girl 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden before halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 9l behind Hitches Dubai (9-8) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf.
