stumbled leaving stalls and slowly into stride, never on terms
chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out
always in rear
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 5f out until over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away and behind, ridden and headway to chase leading pair over 3f out, driven to chase winner over 2f out entering final furlong, no extra
in touch, led 7f out, clear over 3f out, driven over 1f out, hung left final furlong, all out, just held on
slowly away, reminders soon after start, never on terms
reluctant to leave stalls and lost many lengths, behind, headway 3f out, soon ridden, driven to chase winner inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, just failed
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, rallied 3f out, weakened 2f out
with leader, led 8f out until 7f out, ridden and weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
led, headed 8f out, soon ridden and gradually lost place, eased final 2f
This is a shocking contest in terms of quality with none of the 14 runners having been successful previously and what can only be a tentative vote goes to Pat Eddery's SPRING QUARTET, who ran well when last seen here in May, and the son of Captain Rio is taken to open his account with the main dangers looking to be Astrobrava and Awani. Ed Vaughan's filly ran better on the Polytrack at Lingfield last time and, with more improvement to come after just three starts she could be of interest. Sir Mark Prescott's Eloise is similarly lightly raced but has been well held in all three starts so far, while a market move for Rebel Prince would be of interest. Valkyrie comes from the yard of Nick Littmoden that has finally hit some form so she cannot be discounted, while Persian Tomcat has had plenty of chances but has run some reasonable races in defeat and he may be placed again. Silver Sceptre is another that has only had three starts and could do better now handicapped but a bigger threat is likely to come from Astrobrava, who has been given a chance by the handicapper and seems to be coming into a bit of form. In a poor contest it is Spring Quartet that is marginally preferred having run well here before and he gets the vote.
Awani 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Sheila's Castle (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Astrobrava 8-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 10l behind Cheam Forever (9-4) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Watch The Master 33-1 (8-10) Always behind, 12th of 13, 25l behind Inquisitress (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp 0-62 (6) pol.
Persian Tomcat (IRE) 11-2 (7-12) Slowly into stride, took keen hold early, soon close up and chasing group, disputing well held 3rd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 13l behind Halfway House (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Valkyrie (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 9l behind Bubses Boy (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) gd.
Eloise 7-2 (8-7) Soon pushed along in rear, reminders over 4f out, never a factor, 7th of 9, 6l behind Primera Rossa (8-7) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo sll (6) gd.
Rebel Prince (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) In rear, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 7, 19l behind Deauville Flyer (9-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Jul.
Spring Quartet 16-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 5l behind Fleur De Lion (8-3) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Monagasque (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 33l behind Arwaah (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gf.
Katie Girl 16-1 (7-11) Behind, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 4l behind Veroon (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Just Dan 9-1 (9-4) Led, headed well over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 17l behind Kochanski (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Silver Sceptre (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Always behind, 9th of 11, 21l behind Quanah Parker (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug '08.
First Hand 100-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Boss Hog (9-8) at Southwell 7f mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
Annes Sound (IRE) 100-1 (7-13) Always behind, 13th of 15, 16l behind Miss Ferney (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-52 (6) gf.
