chased leaders, driven along over 3f out, one pace final 2f
took keen hold early, steadied rear after start, never in contention
started slowly, soon pushed along in rear, always behind
close up, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, green and went left and right well over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, effort on outside when slightly hampered well over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final 110 yards, not pace to reach wiinner
pulled hard early, headway to chase leaders, over 7f out, hung left 3f out and soon weakened
chased leaders, slight lead and green on bend over 7f out, not handle bend into straight 5f out, headed over 4f out, chased winner, hard driven over 2f out, one pace and held when lost 2nd final 110 yards
led until naarowly headed over 7f out, regained lead over 4f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
Plenty of deadwood in the race and a chance is taken on one of the newcomers in the form of VISUALIZE; Bethlehem and Hidden look like the most obvious dangers. The selection is a daughter of Medicean and out of a mare who did well at three. Normally the debutante runners from the yard can be taken on as they tend to need the run but this looks a very winnable race and she might be wise enough to win on debut. Queen Of Wands and Bethlehem represent a trainer in good form and improvement can be expected from both, with the former stepping up in trip which looks sure to suit. Plus Ultra was blinkered for his debut at Newmarket but was disappointing. Better is expected today however as he steps up in trip, although he may not win until tried over a mile and a half. Rubbinghouse Com was well-held on debut, whilst Cuckoo Rock will be eligible for handicaps after this run. Of more interest then is Hidden who makes his debut this evening. He is a half-brother to Junior and Humble Opinion and is likely to have an impact, although presumably there have been good reasons for him not racing until now. The market should help guide, but preference is for Visualize.
Hidden Hernando gelding out of For More.
Liberty Point (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Always in rear, last of 11, 36l behind Al Farahidi (8-10) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Mar.
Behest 200-1 (10-5) Prominent early, chased leaders until 5th, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Captain Chris (10-12) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Setter's Princess 8-1 (9-8) In touch, stumbled 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 3rd of 4, 30l behind Maxim Gorky (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stks (5) sft.
Bethlehem (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 13l behind Heddwyn (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Cuckoo Rock (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 25l behind Higgy's Ragazzo (9-3) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sep.
Plus Ultra (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, short lived effort 2f out, 14th of 17, 15l behind Simenon (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Rubbinghouse Com 66-1 (9-3) Hampered start, pulled hard in rear, well beaten over 2f out, 12th of 13, 15l behind Bohemian Melody (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Queen Of Wands 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, driven halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 12l behind Leitzu (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Visualize Medicean filly out of Fantasize.
Flyford Prince 200-1 (10-9) Took keen hold in rear, struggling final 4f, tailed off, 11th of 13, 45l behind Rock On Ruby (11-9) at Newbury 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
