held up mid-division, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, headed, no extra near finish
with leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
went right start, mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden, effort over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, switched left 2f out, ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead near finish
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced when edged left 2f out, never on terms
raced keenly in mid-division, driven 2f out, effort when not clear run over 1f out, hung left, kept on final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened
mid-division, lost place 2f out, ridden, weakened 1f out
close-up on outside, led over 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Count Almavia looks to have the best claims in this maiden, and can take this ahead of Soviet Rhythm and Noble Storm. Kevin Ryan's colt has been placed on both starts, and may have won either of them but for being slowly away on both occasions. A couple of winners have come out of that last race, and he can break his maiden if getting a good start. Noble Storm's likely to be prominent, as was the case on his placings in his two runs to date, and further improvement could see him first home. He's got the best draw of our trio. George Moore's got a good record at his local track, and if Soviet Rhythm has improved from his first couple of runs, he could further enhance his reputation here. Plenty of these are open to improvement though, but we think it can go the way of Count Almavia.
Captain Scooby 4-1 (9-0) Held up, pulled hard to lead after 1f out, ridden along and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Desert Phantom (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Jul.
Chimbonda 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, not much room approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Raedah (8-12) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Count Almaviva (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, headway and every chance entering final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Polish Pride (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Apr.
Dark Lane 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort when outpaced 2f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Lucky Art (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Lucky Numbers (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Pulled hard early, tracked leaders, ridden and effort well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Zelos Girl (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Mr Freddy (IRE) Intikhab colt, brother to 7f winner Singleb.
Noble Storm (USA) 6-4fav (8-11) Tracked leaders and keen, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Rafiqa (8-8) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jul.
Future Gem 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 15l behind Toledo Gold (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jul.
Houdella Josr Algarhoud filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
Mousy Mousy (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always rear division, 7th of 10, 19l behind Lucky Art (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Soviet Rhythm 12-1 (8-11) Behind, soon outpaced, headway under pressure over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sirenuse (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
Pennine Rose 80-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 8l behind First Choice (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Sleepy Valley (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Secret Venue (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
