soon led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
soon outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
led early, with leader, led again over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
In what is a fascinating maiden, the main contender here is Tobago Reef and he gets our vote ahead of Charlotte Grey and Elizabeth Garrett. The Linda Stubbs trained gelding is one of the more exposed contenders, but has put in some solid efforts recently. His third behind Lake Pontchartrain stands out as very good form in respect to this company and he is a confident choice. Charlotte Grey chased home the 64 rated Sherrif's Silk in a seller last time and has to be respected in what is effectively a drop in class. Apart from the Elizabeth Garrett, who has hinted a glimmer of ability, the rest have shown precious little and so we return to Tobago Reef as the most likely winner.
Tobago Reef 11-1 (9-4) Led and soon edged left, ridden and edged right from over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 12, hd behind Lake Pontchartrain (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Joint Expectations (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Led to 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 9l behind Mr Loire (8-11) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
Pappas Image 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, 11th of 13, 14l behind Tybalt (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Gertie (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced throughout, 8th of 9, 19l behind Brosna Cry (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Charlotte Grey 14-1 (8-4) Prominent, led briefly entering final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Sheriff's Silk (8-12) at Southwell 7f 2yo sll (6) fbs in Nov.
Elizabeth Garrett 12-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 12l behind Suhayl Star (8-11) at Thirsk 7f 2yo clm (5) gd in Aug.
Emerald Sky 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon behind, last of 9, 22l behind Golden Desert (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Kyoto City 100-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened halfway, 7th of 11, 18l behind Emefdream (9-0) at Southwell 6f 2yo sll (6) fbs in Nov.