tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, soon faded
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened
made all, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on well
in touch, ridden over 2f out, faded over 1f out
slowly into stride, keen, closer order 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced halfway, stayed on again to chase winner but hung left approaching 1f out, kept on
with winner, ridden 2f out, hung left over 1f out, caught for 2nd near finish
always behind, tailed off final 2f
Count Trevisio looks the one to be with in this maiden with Munnings and Benbrook the others for the shortlist. The selection is a colt by Danehill and his breeding would suggest he should be good enough to make a winning debut. He is related to a 2-year-old 7f winner and he looks the one they all have to beat. Munnings has shown enough in two runs to suggest he could win a race of this nature but he was a slightly disappointing favourite last time and his yard continue to struggle for winners so we are happy to take him on. Benbrook has been a little disappointing in his two starts to date and he looks the type that could do better in time. Double Oh Seven was well beaten on his debut at Haydock but that was a strong race and this doesn't look anywhere near as competitive. He might be capable of going close today but for the winner we are happy to return to Count Trevisio.
Benbrook 11-2 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never near to challenge, 6th of 10, 9l behind Metropolitan Man (8-7) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
Cape Win (IRE) Cape Cross colt, half-brother to 2 winners around a mile.
Count Trevisio (IRE) Danehill colt, full brother to Flat and hurdles winner Due Respect.
Double Oh Seven (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened well over 2f out, 12th of 16, 12l behind Giganticus (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Ebert Polish Precedent colt, half-brother to winning chaser Fearless Imp.
Erhgent Sea 66-1 (8-8) last of 10, well behind Archon Star (9-0) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Leamington Lad (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, outpaced from halfway, 4th of 5, 13l behind Cheap N Chic (8-9) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in Aug.
Munnings (IRE) 13-8fav (8-11) Chased leader, ridden and led over 2f out, headed just inside 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Dark Islander (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.