started slowly, outpaced in rear, some late headway final furlong, never dangerous
held up well in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress
narrow leader, hard pressed final 2f, under pressure over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards
pulled hard towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, chased leaders 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened final furlong
started slowly, behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression
chased leaders, kept on final 2f, no chance with first two from well over 1f out
started slowly, always struggling in rear
chased along behind, no progress from over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression on leaders
held up towards rear, headway final 2f, never near to trouble leaders
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, kept on but not pace to challenge
An interesting maiden in which Convince can open his account over Orcadian, Primo Way and Douglas. The latter is one of Richard Hannon's three runners and in the colours of Jim Horgan, may shape well enough to reach the frame ahead of stablemates Mister Saif and Rinneen. However, Convince ran a race full of promise on his Newmarket debut where he shaped more like a sprinter when third to Fokine. He did though come with a threatening effort two furlongs out and will have learnt from that initial experience. So too will Orcadian who delayed the start on his debut here three weeks ago but still managed to take a hand in proceedings, finishing third to Go Bananas. A half-brother to Group winner Rapscallion, he will pay to follow next year. Primo Way comes from the in-form Barry Hills yard and it is interesting that he is stepped up in trip after a promising fourth over the minimum trip on his introduction here a fortnight ago. His pedigree is all speed and he may eventually be put back over five furlongs if this move does not pay off. Jeremy Noseda's juveniles are on fire at present so the newcomer Pulverize, a half-brother to Group class March Star, should be noted in the market. However, with a run under his belt, Convince is the tentative selection.
