chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
jumped left at start, always rear division
towards rear, never dangerous
dwelt, towards rear, soon chased along, never troubled leaders
in touch, ridden along over 2f out, driven over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, headed and kept on same pace
led, driven and edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
outpaced, soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely
AIR LION is our selection with Fasilyanne and Migliori served up as alternatives. The well bred colt found hotpot Under Review a little hot on debut but this was a pleasing introduction to racing on the fibresand and compensation awaits. Fasilyanne has had plenty of chances to get off the mark and connections have tried any number of aids to break the maiden. The tongue-tie that accompanied her most recent start is now absent. Migliori made 40000gns at the Doncaster sales. He is a half-brother to prolific sprint mare, Milinsky so the market is watched. May Martin is a rare filly given that she is a daughter of Monsieur Bond. There is plenty of speed on both sides of her pedigree. Ereeford is noted in the market though the breeding points us the way of seeing him at his best over trips of a mile rather than over the minimum today. Air Lion has plenty of positives in a maiden that could throw up a couple of future winners.
Air Lion (USA) 7-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Under Review (8-13) at Southwell 5f mdn stk (5) fbs.
By The Wind (IRE) Iron Mask gelding out of Macha Rua.
Ereeford Ishiguru gelding out of Miss Twiddles.
Inside Knowledge (USA) 5-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden, outpaced and lost touch over 2f out, never dangerous afterwards, 6th of 10, 11l behind Daddy's Gift (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Jun.
Migliori Royal Applause colt out of Millyant.
Taurus Twins 9-2 (9-4) Bumped leaving stalls, chased leaders, ridden and hung right 2f out, soon beaten, last of 7, 8l behind Valdemar (8-13) at Kempton 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Fasliyanne (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Prominent, led halfway, soon ridden, headed 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Bold Rose (9-0) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
May Martin Monsieur Bond filly out of Calcavella.
Haulit 100-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 2f, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 5l behind Spiritual Art (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.