mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden when not clear run 3f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, lost place after 2f, behind final 9f
slowly into stride, hung right over 3f out, always behind
slowly into stride, behind, not clear run briefly 3f out, soon switched right, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead near finish
slowly into stride, headway after 4f, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish
slowly into stride, took keen hold in mid-division, weakened over 3f out
led 1f, always prominent, edged right and ridden over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakening when edged left just over 1f out
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off
Hills Spitfire, Pace Shot and Regal Attire are the three most likely to be there at the finish in this maiden and we will side with Hills Spitfire. The selection has done enough in his last couple of runs to suggest that he should take plenty of beating today. He was a good third behind Consular at Haydock last time and he need only reproduce that effort today to score. Pace Shot may have found the ground too quick at Warwick last time and he is interesting as he was travelling sweetly before fading when third behind Villarrica in that race. He may be worth another chance here and if our selection fails to fire then he could be the one to profit. Regal Attire has given the impression that he will do better when he goes handicapping and as he is now qualified to do so, he is one to note for the future. My Immortal made a pleasing debut and is another worth a look in the market here, but Hills Spitfire has been knocking on the door of late and should finally get his reward for a string of decent efforts this afternoon.
Hills Spitfire (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) In touch, led after 4f, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Consular (8-7) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in Jun.
Senor Set (GER) 20-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 12, 17l behind Alrafidain (8-5) at Musselburgh 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gs in Mar.
Gandalf 14-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, well in rear, moderate late headway, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 12l behind Perfect Tone (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in May.
My Immortal 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up well in rear, headway 2f out, nearest finish, 3rd of 16, 11l behind Mr Vegas (9-0) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Norman Norman Double Trigger gelding, half-brother to 1m5f winner Ben Kenobi.
Pace Shot (IRE) 5-4fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and edged right 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Villarrica (8-8) at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Sand Repeal (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out and eased, 13th of 16, 29l behind Tiamo (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Regal Attire (USA) 9-4 (9-0) In touch, tracked leaders from 4f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 9l behind Sea Wall (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
