held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, every chance over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, hampered 6f out, weakened over 3f out
soon led, hung right 6f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, hampered 6f out, pushed along over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on
hampered start, mid-division, outpaced over 2f out
led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
went left start, held up, behind from over 4f out
tracked leader, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
Some top yards have representatives here and we will side with the Jeremy Noseda trained Challis, Red Petal and Lord Oroko are two of many dangers in a wide open maiden. Challlis has shown plenty of promise in his two races to date. On his latest outing he was only just behind a 74 rated horse. That was over seven furlongs and on pedigree today's trip should be more to his liking and he looks the best option. Red Petal has looked a little green so far but obviously has ability and if she gets her head right she will be a major threat. Lord Oroko has yet to run a bad race and although no world beater, he should be thereabouts in this company. The Michael Jarvis trained Becham and the Mark Johnston newcomer Players Please should be watched in the betting but we return to Challis as the likely winner.
Bronzo di Riace (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Soon led, headed 5f out, weakened well over 2f out, 8th of 11, 18l behind Aaim To Prosper (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Challis (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway when not clear run final furlong, not recover, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Danehillsundance (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Jousting 66-1 (9-3) Chased winner until 4f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 10, 15l behind Soft Morning (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Lord Oroko 7-2 (9-3) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Lazy Darren (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Moral Code (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Started slowly, behind, soon pushed along, ridden over 3f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Encircled (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Players Please (USA) Theatrical colt out of useful miler Miss Tobacco.
Six Day War (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out, rallied and ran on well final furlong to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Salford Mill (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Becharm 20-1 (9-0) In touch, on inside, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, faded, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Basaata (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Pineapple Poll 50-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, outpaced before halfway, soon lost place and eased, last of 7, well behind Carefree (8-6) at Southwell 1m 3yo sll (6) fbs.
Red Petal 5-1 (8-12) Behind, headway over 5f out, ridden 3f out, hung left from over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Lazy Darren (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Led over 7f out, ridden well over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Alfredian Park (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
