led after 2f, narrowly headed inside final 2f, kept on well but held inside final furlong
reluctant to load and rearing in stalls, slowly away, soon in touch, short lived effort under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
took keen hold, tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to lead inside final 2f, ridden out final furlong, kept on strongly
in touch, effort on far rail to chase leaders from 3f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
always in rear, struggling final 3f
slowly into stride, held up in rear, green and no impression final 2f
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impression final 2f
led for 2f, tracked leader until weakened 2f out
The short list in an interesting maiden consists of Cape Cobra, Castara Bay and Urban Spirit, with the selection being Cape Cobra. A good second to Pagan Belief at Salisbury last time, Cape Cobra, who should appreciate the step up in trip today, holds every chance, we feel, in this contest. Castara Bay's Goodwood mile run last time rates in the high-70s, which is more than good enough to give him a good shout, while Sir Michael Stoute has won this twice in the last five years and he saddles Garden Party, who is certainly open to improvement, as is Luca Cumani's Candyman. Just Two Numbers has shown some promise, while Know The Law was beaten a whisker at Beverley last time and is another to consider. La Lunette is an interesting newcomer, while Limbo King has shown promise in fair maidens on soft going and has also to be given some thought. Michael Jarvis's Own Boss, whose dam won the 1,000 Guineas, is another one of interest, and Polish Prize and Urban Spirit are others to be given thought to, particularly the latter, whose maiden form is sold. Once again, though, we will give the vote to Cape Cobra.
Castara Bay 11-4jt-fav (9-3) Led, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Royal Secrets (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Garden Party 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 12, 10l behind Moon Quest (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Just Two Numbers 20-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Hannicean (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Limbo King 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 19, 6l behind Mr Napper Tandy (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Nouveau (GER) 15-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer, 9th of 13, 14l behind Cherie's Dream (8-9) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (5) pol in May.
Own Boss (USA) Seeking The Gold colt out of high-class 7f-1m winner Ameerat.
Polish Prize Polish Precedent colt out of winning sprinter Forest Prize.
Vincenzio (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, some headway over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 10, 10l behind Rule of Life (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
Candy Mountain 4-1 (8-7) In touched, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Bogside Theatre (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs.
Pulsate 28-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 11, 12l behind Contentious (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Cape Cobra 11-8fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway to track leaders after 2f, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Pagan Belief (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Know The Law 12-1 (8-10) Held up, switched left 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 13, shd behind Trivia (8-8) at Beverley 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Urban Spirit 5-2 (9-3) Chased winner until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 7l behind Al Tharib (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) gd in May.
La Lunete Halling filly, half-sister to winning sprinters Hard To Stop and Pink'n Black.
