prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, effort and some progress over 1f out, not reach leaders
mid-division, ridden halfway, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
soon led, ridden 3f out, fading when headed inside final furlong
slowly into stride, ridden 3f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on
in touch, chase dleaders 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and behind final 2f
slowly into stride, outpaced
What Katie Did is preferred to Rievaulx Valentino and Maryolini. The selection did not enjoy the run of the race last time out but will be unlucky to have found himself against such a well-handicapped rival. Backers shouldnt expect to see him until late on in the piece but he certainly possesses an engine. Rievaulx Valentino took a long time to get off the mark. He made all at Carlisle but is on a first spin on the artificial surfaces this afternoon. Maryolini has taken some time to get the hang of the racing game so has to be factored in with an allowance for improvement. Nicky Vaughan is hungry for winners and the market is watched. Borasco is dropped in grade having campaigned in better nurseries under positive tactics. Lady Bower was well held in claiming grade but is in receipt of lumps of weight. Ben Corr was relatively expensive in relation to this opposition and is of interest on his first foray into nurseries. A good race under the circumstances and What Katie Did is the pick.
Rievaulx Valentino 6-4fav (8-13) Made all, kept on well final furlong, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf beating Liberty Ship (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Bazguy 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Hansinger (9-2) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jul.
Maryolini 14-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong and faded, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Solent Ridge (8-9) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
What Katie Did (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, slightly short of room over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Cobo Bay (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Borasco (USA) 5-1 (8-4) In touch, led halfway, driven over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Lady Rangali (8-10) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Jane's Delight (IRE) 14-1 (8-1) Held up, effort and headway over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 11l behind Lady Rangali (8-10) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Bencorr (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, behind, 7th of 10, 27l behind Dark Tara (8-12) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy in Jul.
Biased Opinion (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind What Katie Did (8-7) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol.
Lady Bower 6-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Willyn (8-9) at Thirsk 7f 2yo clm (5) gf.
Doubtless 125-1 (7-13) Mid-division, hung badly right and raced wide entering straight, soon behind, 8th of 9, 35l behind Natural Rhythm (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gd.
