An interesting maiden with horses that clearly have had their troubles along the way and as a consequence the majority have limited experience. The twice raced SHAMALI is given the vote following the promise he showed at Pontefract last time, the front three drawing clear. With the exposed Totem Flower leading home the remainder, it does not auger well for the prospects of those in behind but the winner Jaadull ran very well off 85 on his handicap debut. Bantu, a half-brother to last seasons Craven Stakes winner Adagio is a newcomer of note while Antillia was noted staying on well to take fifth spot in a Windsor maiden last time. The former Godolphin inmate World Of Choice makes his return from twelve months off the track and any market support should be noted. Supaverdi, a half-sister to Supaseus was backed on debut at double figure odds and hailing from the Hughie Morrison yard, should benefit for that initial experience. Spouk was apprentice ridden on debut and has not been seen since. Shamali is selected to come home in front. (John McDonnell)
Desert Vision 66-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 3f out, 14th of 20, well behind Honest John (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr (N.Hunt).
That'll Do Nicely (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Barliffey (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Oct.
Shamali 16-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Jaadull (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Watson's Bay 33-1 (9-3) Led until headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Pivka (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Oct.
World of Choice (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched left 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Colony (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct '07.
Amber Moon 33-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Al Samha (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Mar.
Antillia 100-1 (8-12) Behind, headway final furlong, never near leaders, 5th of 14, 15l behind Lease of Life (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Bantu Cape Cross filly out of Lalindi.
Roleplay (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always in rear, last of 14, 20l behind Lease of Life (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Spouk 40-1 (8-5) Dwelt and behind, switched right and some headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 10, 6l behind Resurge (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) frm in May.
Supaverdi (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon outpaced, 5th of 8, 10l behind Cara's Request (8-6) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
Yvonne Evelyn (USA) 66-1 (8-11) Slowly away, always towards rear, 10th of 13, 7l behind Mutheeb (9-2) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Planetary Motion (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 16l behind Pivka (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Oct.
