soon steadied into mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
slowly into stride, mid-divison, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader 1f, prominent, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader 6f out, led and hung left from over 1f out, headed post
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left inisde final furlong, stayed on
raced keenly, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon bumped, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish
slowly into stride, always in rear, lost touch 3f out
broke well, in touch, lost place over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, came wide entering straight, hung left and ran on inside final furlong, finished well to lead post
slowly into stride, mainly always towards rear
A tricky maiden for punters here with a number of the runners proving a shade disappointing and expensive to follow, and it might be worth taking a chance on RED EXPRESSO. Michael Bell's gelding has to contend with a 523-day absence from the racecourse after two runs in the spring of last year. His debut had offered plenty of promise, but he failed to improve second time and presumably something must have been amiss for him to be kept in his box for so long. Now that he is back and racing over a much more suitable trip here, and with his yard continuing to produce winners, we will side with him to improve and take first prize. Great Knight has had plenty of chances to win over five, six and seven furlongs and has been frustrating, finishing runner-up on four of his eight starts. Despite slipping in the weights he flopped in a handicap for the first time at Lingfield last month and William Haggas has him back in a maiden here. Mazaris is likely to start favourite here and he has not been out of the first four on five starts to date. The drop back to 7f may help, though the jury is out, and he just seems to struggle to find an extra gear when it is needed. Seventh Cavalry is persevered with by connections in this grade and he keeps knocking on the door to success, but so far it has proved difficult for him to push it open. The drop to this trip for the first time is worth a go, though it is not certain to suit, and we will take him on. Duty Doctor has a bit of ability but is an inconsistent filly.
My Mate Mal 66-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 10l behind Eton Rifles (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Dancing Rhythm 100-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 23l behind Willridge (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Dashing Daniel 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, hung right on bend over 1f out, weakened, 6th of 11, 10l behind Bahamian Kid (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
Great Knight (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Lawton (9-2) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Mazaris (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Close up, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Mille Feuille (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
Mr Skipiton (IRE) Statue Of Liberty colt out of Salty Air.
Red Expresso (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, effort on outside and went right over 1f out, no danger after, 8th of 15, 11l behind Ten Down (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May '07.
Seventh Cavalry (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Led, ridden clear over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1l behind Forzarzi (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
Arikinui 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 11l behind Taaresh (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Duty Doctor 5-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, switched left 1f out and one pace, 5th of 13, 5l behind It's Josr (8-8) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Sunshine Lady (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly and eased, last of 11, 34l behind Star Choice (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Crafty Dealer (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Mid-division on outside, headway 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 2l behind Forzarzi (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
