slowly into stride, always in rear
slowly into stride, outpaced, always in rear
raced keenly, soon tracking winner, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led early, chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner
chased leaders 4f
soon led, ridden well over 1f out, kept on well
towards rear, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Mafioso, Harbour Blues and Jerry Hamilton look the three to concentrate on in this maiden and the vote is given to Mafioso. This colt from the Mark Johnston yard chased home Adversity here last time and he looks the type who is improving with his racing. The booking of Jamie Spencer catches the eye and he can go well at a price. Harbour Blues ran well when fourth behind Resplendent Light at Pontefract last time over a mile. With this in mind it is puzzling to see him dropped back in trip and for that reason he looks worth taking on. Jerry Hamilton is a stablemate of the selection and he has already shown that he does have a bit of ability, although he will need to improve if he is to make his mark today. Aleatricis may be seen to better effect when he is stepped-up in trip, and we will stick with Mafioso who stands out as the one to beat.
Aleatricis 66-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always in rear, last of 12, 17l behind Adversity (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Astrodome 25-1 (9-3) Always in rear, last of 11, 25l behind Tasheba (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Harbour Blues 16-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Resplendent Light (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Jerry Hamilton (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Led until headed 3f out, gradually weakened, 12th of 14, 9l behind Forgotten Voice (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Jimmy Dean 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11l behind Loyal Knight (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Oct.
Mafioso 9-1 (9-3) Led until headed 2f out, kept on well for 2nd, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Adversity (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Special Feature (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 10l behind Colony (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Loveofmylife Dr Fong filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Matelot and 7f-1m winner Hucking Hot.
Westwood Dawn 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear throughout, 11th of 12, 18l behind Southpaw Lad (8-10) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) std.