took keen hold, tracked winner, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
set steady pace, shaken up over 1f out, forged clear inside final furlong
in touch , ridden 2f out, edged right and no impression final furlong
Only a small field but a tricky maiden nonetheless. Millibar should have the beating of Zenarinda on today's terms but is less certain to get the better of the once-raced Arch Of Colours, who wasn't disgraced on her debut at Kempton and will appreciate the extra distance. Strawberrymystique makes her belated racecourse debut and the half-sister to high-class mare, Strawberrydaiquiri, should be noted for any strong support in the betting, but fellow newcomer MARGATE is a first foal of a Listed winner and the Khalid Abdulla-owned filly gets the nod to make a winning start.
Zenarinda 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, rallied to chase winner over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Dashing Eddie (8-11) at Southwell 1m hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Strawberrymystique Motivator filly out of Strawberry Morn.
Arch Of Colours 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders under pressure over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 11, 7l behind Way Too Hot (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Aug.
Margate Mizzen Mast filly out of Cinnamon Bay.
Millibar (IRE) 5-2 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on well closing stages, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Samedi (8-7) at Lingfield 1m mdn fll (5) pol.