tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, driven to lead just inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
hampered start, in rear, switched right over 1f out, ran on to snatch 2nd close home, unlucky
awkward start, slow into stride, in rear , never troubled leaders
broke well, soon crossed over to track leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, rider lost iron over 2f out, ridden, weakened and edged right over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, headway approaching final furlong, not clear run and switched right, ran on towards finsih
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, edged left entering final furlong, kept on same pace
went right start, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, every chance just inside final furlong, kept on
fly jumped, went right start, wide in mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
bumped start, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
A tricky looking nursery but the percentage call looks to be VILNIUS and we'll take her to come home in front ahead of Future Regime and Point To Prove. Mick Channon's filly has had a busy first season but showed no signs of fatigue when landing a handicap over this trip at Nottingham last time. That success prompted a 3lb rise in the handicap but that may not be enough to stop the follow-up here with the excellent Chris Catlin taking the ride. The selection has raced exclusively at this trip and seems adaptable in terms of tactics, something which should provide options for the jockey from a middle draw in stall eight. In contrast to the selection Patrick Morris' Future Regime remains unexposed having had just three career starts to date, the last of which coming here over a furlong further. Today's step back in distance should suit the daughter of Xaar who is bred to sprint and an opening handicap mark of 56 doesn't seem insurmountable particularly after that solid effort here last time behind higher rated rivals. Stall four is a decent draw and we can expect to see this filly prominent early on as a horse who has run creditably over six furlongs but does appear to have the speed for this trip. Point To Prove remains a maiden after 11 career starts but has one or two efforts that would entitle him to run well here off a rating of 59. Amy Weaver's colt ran with credit in maidens and was allotted a stiff enough mark of 74 on the back of those efforts but the colt should be much more at home against these rivals off over a stone lower. Connections will surely be disappointed if this one cannot take a hand in the finish with Hayley Turner booked especially in light of those decent maiden performances, all of which came over today's trip of five furlongs. In a race where plenty can be given some sort of chance the next best may be Caol Ila, James Given's filly having run with credit last time off a 4lb higher mark. The horse didn't cut much ice in maidens, two of which came over course and distance, but that is firmly reflected in this mark of 54 and there should be scope for some improvement from this lightly raced sort. Thewinnatakesitall merits a mention as the top rated horse, particularly after a good run behind an in-form animal at Southwell last time, but Vilnius is the one with the most solid claims and she rates a solid selection.
Thewinnatakesitall 50-1 (7-12) Held up, in touch, ridden and headway to chase winner entering final furlong, driven and no impression towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Angie's Nap (7-11) at Southwell 5f 2yo clm stks (6) fbs.
Point To Prove 5-1 (8-4) Dwelt, chased leaders, driven along halfway, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Angie's Nap (7-11) at Southwell 5f 2yo clm stks (6) fbs.
Out The Ring (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Hampered start, always behind, 9th of 10, 12l behind Fair Bunny (9-6) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Crushing (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 12, 11l behind Mirabella (9-6) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol.
True Red (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Always in rear, last of 12, 11l behind Valmina (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol.
The Two G's 20-1 (7-13) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 4l behind Angie's Nap (7-11) at Southwell 5f 2yo clm stks (6) fbs.
Annia (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Led until halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind Tiger Hawk (8-11) at Southwell 1m 2yo sell stks (6) fbs.
Future Regime (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Basle (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Vilnius 4-1fav (8-6) Raced stands' side, led that group 1f, tracked leaders after, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft beating Boogie Waltzer (8-5) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Rightcar 25-1 (8-7) Raced far side, close up, ridden and weakened and hung right over 1f out, 13th of 14, 8l behind Vilnius (8-6) at Nottingham 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Caol Ila (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Blue Neptune (9-2) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Duke of Rainford 8-1 (8-9) Close up, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 18, 4l behind On The Piste (8-11) at Redcar 5f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Clayton Flick (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, soon with winner, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 8, 14l behind Sand Skier (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
