led, headed over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
dwelt, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, held on
held up, headway over 5f out, lost place 3f out, weakened 2f out
soon pressing leader, hung right from over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, behind final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, challenged between horses over 1f out, ran on towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, ran green and no impression over 1f out
JAN MAYEN can build on her debut experience to go one better at the second time of asking at the expense of Riviera Chic although Quarante Deux and Summer Sunrise are interesting on debut. A shade unusually, the two newcomers both wear tongue ties for their racecourse bows but both represent capable yards and make some appeal on paper. Quarante Deux has presumably had his problems as the gelding makes a belated debut but he made six figures as a yearling and is related to Group winners. Major Lawrence has been frustrating to follow and hasn't appeared very willing on occasion so has plenty to prove whilst the connections of Riviera Chic have resorted to headgear in the attempt to get a win out of her. She has ability, her yard has been amongst the winners and she should have more to offer. Another filly with more to offer is Jan Mayen and Mark Johnston's daughter of Halling went close to making the perfect start to her career when narrowly denied at Kempton. It was a bunch finish and the bare form may not amount to a great deal but she can be expected to improve for the experience and could go one better.
Major Lawrence (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Keen hold early, tracking leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Gheed (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol.
Quarante Deux (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus gelding out of Lahinch.
Giant Strides 66-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, driven and effort halfway, stayed on final furlong, never on terms, 4th of 8, 12l behind High Constable (8-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol.
Jan Mayen 7-2 (8-12) Dwelt, recovered to track leader after 1f, upsides and every chance throughout final furlong, kept on well under pressure, went 2nd post, 2nd of 8, hd behind Gheed (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol.
Kiss 'n Tell 33-1 (8-12) Always in rear, last of 9, 32l behind Mezenah (8-12) at Sandown 1m fll mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Riviera Chic (USA) 11-8fav (9-0) Held up in mid-division, shaken up on outside 3f out, unable to quicken when hung left over 1f out, went modest 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 10, 7l behind If I Were A Boy (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Dec.
Summer Sunrise Hawk Wing filly out of Summer Sunset.
