with leaders, challenged over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
with leader, led narrowly inside final 2f, ridden 1f out, held on well under pressure final furlong
mid-division, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, no impression
raced keenly, tracked leaders, driven and outpaced when hung left over 1f out, soon ridden and one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
mid-division on outside, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led narrowly, ridden and headed inside final 2f , weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, switched right soon after start, behind, driven over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never near leaders
with leaders on outside, ridden and outpaced when hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression with leading pair
towards rear, edged left 2f out, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, soon chased leaders, hung left throughout, ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
With the stable in such superb form we'll take locally-trained ARCTIC FEELING to be too good here for fellow winners Bathwick Bear and Novabridge. The Richard Fahey-trained selection was well-backed before scoring at Southwell on debut, keeping on well on that slower surface to win with a little in hand. There will probably be some improvement to come, while today's good ground should suit, and he is taken to follow-up. Bathwick Bear ran on well to pick up a 5f maiden at Ffos Las on his first try on the racecourse, and he fits a similar category to our pick, in that there will surely be more to come. The runner-up that day, his stablemate Scarlett Rocks, has boosted the form by running well since, and he is much respected. Novabridge was an eased-down winner of an ordinary maiden at Folkestone on heavy ground earlier in the month, but he could do no more than win as he did, and there is no reason why he shouldn't act on this sound surface, so he too has claims of a follow-up. Of the newcomers, Bryan Smart sends Boundless Spirit on the short trip from his nearby yard and he looks capable of going well on pedigree and with a good draw, while Coconut Ice would be interesting if backed. Arctic Feeling will take plenty of beating.
Arctic Feeling (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Mar beating Style And Panache (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bathwick Bear (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Prominent, led on stand rail over 2f out, shaken up when pressed entering final furlong, ran on, won at Ffos Las 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating Scarlet Rocks (8-12) by 1l, 10 ran.
Novabridge 6-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden and hung right over 1f out, ran on, won at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn (5) hvy beating Calormen (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Another Wise Kid (IRE) Whipper colt out of Romancing.
Boundless Spirit Invincible Spirit colt out of Bye Bold Aileen.
Choose Wisely (IRE) Choisir colt out of Right After Moyne.
Good Faith Sleeping Indian colt out of Femme Femme.
Lord Avon Avonbridge colt out of Lady Filly.
Rainbows Son Kheleyf colt out of Rainbow Treasure.
Reachtothestars (USA) Silver Train colt out of Gabrieles Princess.
Coconut Ice Bahamian Bounty filly out of Winter Ice.
Lady Platinum Club Monsieur Bond filly out of Bond Platinum Club.
Misty Morn Cadeaux Genereux filly out of Dolce Piccata.
