in rear, pushed along 5f out, behind final 3f
hampered start, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression when switched right well over 1f out
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, came back on bit and led over 1f out, edged slightly left inside final furlong, ran on well
headway on outside 5f out, pushed along and slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong
left start, led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, effort on inside over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
with leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, outpaced throughout
Not a lot of form to go upon but Beck, Leprechauns Gold and First Bloom look the three for the shortlist and we stick with First Bloom. Paul Cole's inmate was a particularly expensive purchase at the sales and while it is an obvious worry that we haven't seen her until this time of the year, it could be that she hasn't quite lived up to expectations and connections are looking at her as a possible breeding prospect. The job is to find a maiden and there will be few weaker than this. Beck has to concede weight but does have the edge of experience. He will be handicapped following this run and might be better over further. Leprechaun's Gold is sure to have improved for the run. He didnt look to get home at Southwell over this trip but today's surface may be more conducive. Mardi ran respectably on introduction at Nottingham and is related to a number of middle distance performers. Tenancy was well backed ahead of a previous visit here and is dutifully watched in the market. Musical Beat is a Juddmonte Farms castoff and is another to note in the early trading. Carefree is respected from the Willie Haggas team although she was a relatively inexpensive filly. Not a strong contest and First Bloom is the recommendation.
Beck 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 5l behind Ravinia (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Bold Nevison (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 13l behind Feeling Wonderful (8-4) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Oct.
Brosna Cry (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, kept on without threatening from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 23, 22l behind Spanish Harlem (9-3) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn hvy in Oct.
Leprechaun's Gold (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) With leaders on outer, every chance over 2f out, one pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 8l behind Autograph Hunter (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) fbs.
Mardi 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, unable to challenge and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 10l behind Go On Be A Tiger (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Tenancy (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Pulled hard, with leader, led 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Peregrine Falcon (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Carefree Medicean filly out of the multiple Danish winner Hertha.
First Bloom (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus filly, sister to 7f winner Princess Pegasus, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m including the Group 2 winner Diffident.
