tracked leaders, not clear run on rail and checked well over 1f out, switched right, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, held up last, headway to track leaders 6f out, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
close up, went 2nd well over 1f out, no chance with winner, kept on one pace and lost 2nd near finish
led to well over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leader, led well over 2f out, ridden well clear over 1f out, easily
My Mate Max, Marino Prince and Moonlitesilhouette are the trio to catch the eye and we take My Mate Max to score. Unconsidered on debut, he made an impressive last to first dash over seven furlongs and as this step up in trip is likely to suit, he is recommended against rivals that appear plenty exposed on paper. Marino Prince was in rude form a couple of months ago in plating company. He was easy to back last time out and ran accordingly on transferrance into this grade. Moonlitesilhouette was entered for a race here on Wednesday so it will be interesting to see what amounts from that scheduled visit. Boomtown has been ridden by an inexperienced pilot on his last two starts and Greg Fairley replaces on this occasion. Kryptonite is capable but not straightforward. Rich Kid also held an entry on Wednesday evening. My Mate Max has posed a question with the handicapper and if staying the trip, he can answer it in the positive.
My Mate Max 25-1 (8-12) In rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec beating Funseeker (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
Marino Prince (FR) 11-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Martyr (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Kryptonite (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, no chance when eased over 1f out, 7th of 8, 22l behind Martyr (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Moonlitesilhouette (IRE) 33-1 (7-11) In rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Mr Smiley (7-12) at Dundalk 6f 2yo hcp 0-90 pol in Dec.
Boomtown 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, rider dropped rein towards finish, no extra, 5th of 11, 2l behind Duneen Dream (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Rich Kid (IRE) 5-6fav (9-1) Outpaced early, pushed along and soon in touch, driven 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Berrynarbor (8-10) at W'hampton 7f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
