took keen hold, prominent, went 2nd 3f out, led inside final 2f, driven and ran on final furlong, headed post
took keen hold, soon tracked leader, led 5f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly
in touch on outside, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 3f out, effort over 1f out, no danger
pulled hard early, held up in touch, headway 2f out, chased leader inside final furlong, driven and ran on under pressure, led post
led to 5f out, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, just missed 3rd
slowly into stride, always rear division
chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
raced wide, always behind, tailed off
towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
Division two of the auction maiden and IMPORTER can land it for the Willie Muir yard. A fine third on his penultimate outing which was his first start over seven furlongs at Goodwood, it was disappointing that he didn't step up on that at the same venue next time. This race does not look like it will take much winning and he has the most solid credentials. Give Us A Song certainly hasn't given us anything to shout about to-date but was noted staying on well on his last start. In what looks an uncompetitive race, he warrants respect although his style of running suggests seven furlongs here might just be on the sharp side. Viking Awake attracted support at Chester last time where differing tactics were applied when he set out to make all. Should more patient tactics be applied he could emerge as the biggest danger to Importer who is the selection.
Importer (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, stayed towards far rail in straight, looked to have every chance 2f out, hung left and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Arushore (8-10) at Brighton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Viking Awake (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 5l behind Akhenaten (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Sept.
Yeoman of England (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 18l behind Digger Derek (9-8) at Nottingham 1m 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Carter 33-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway and switched right well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Eloquently (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Give Us A Song (USA) 20-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Atabaas Allure (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Lady Gem 10-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 18l behind Hartley (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Feet of Fury 100-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden and outpaced final 2 furlongs, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 12l behind Film Set (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Ballade de La Mer Ishiguru filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-7f.
Denton Diva 12-1 (8-4) Raced keenly, in touch far side, chased winner over 2f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 9l behind Yorksters Girl (8-4) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) hvy.
Kathanikki Girl (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Started slowly, outpaced, 8th of 9, 16l behind Ditto Ditto (8-10) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Mistress Mary 40-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden before halfway, never dangerous, 19th of 20, 26l behind Bounty Reef (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp (6) gs in Sept.
