prominent, ridden over 2f out, led well inside final furlong, driven out
held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
dwelt,held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders halfway, weakened final furlong
This does not look to be the strongest of maidens and Jal Music, who has shown improved form of late is taken to go one better than when chasing home Little Wing here last time, getting the vote ahead of Young Gladiator and Invincible Lad. The last mentioned has a bit to find on official ratings with the selection but may have improved from two to three so cannot be discounted. Stand Guard ran better at Southwell last time and there could be more to come from him, while a market move for Felicia should be noted. Julie Camacho's Young Gladiator ran a promising race on his debut here earlier this month and has to be respected but preference is for Jal Music, who looks to be going the right way.
Invincible Lad (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Always behind, last of 9, 9l behind Howards Tipple (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Stand Guard 2-1fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Elusive Hawk (9-13) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Jal Music 11-2 (8-5) Prominent, every chance over 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Little Wing (8-10) at Southwell 7f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Super Al Largesse gelding, half-brother to 6f-7f winner Bel Cantor and miler/hurdler Lazy Darren.
Young Gladiator (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Bahamian Lad (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Arrabiata 50-1 (8-12) In rear, in touch, ridden over 3f out, plugged on, 4th of 6, 6l behind Bahamian Lad (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Felicia 16-1 (8-12) Slowly in to stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 5l behind My Mate Pete (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
Notforloveormoney Kyllachy filly out of winning miler Greenfly.