dwelt, took keen hold, headway 5f out, ridden well over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on
behind, ridden over 5f out, hung left over 1f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed final strides
soon pushed along, always behind
with leader 3f, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead final strides
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
In the opener, Bold Indian gets the call ahead of Chasing Memories and Noodlenoodle. Two solid maiden efforts over course and distance make Bold Indian a major player today. Chasing Memories would have a chance based on her course and distance maiden run in November, although two subsequent efforts have been disappointing. Jousting is one to watch out for in the market, and Noodlenoodle's last two runs, over a mile at Kempton and Lingfield, also look solid in the context of this race and she should be considered too. Overall, though, we will side with Bold Indian.
Bold Indian (IRE) 10-11fav (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, switched right 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Leonard Charles (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Jousting Josr Algarhoud gelding, half-brother to 6f & 7f winner Sweet Pickle.
Mujamead 5-1 (8-11) Outpaced over 3f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 6l behind New York Oscar (9-0) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) fbs.
Doubtful Sound (USA) Diesis colt out of 6f winner Roam Free.
Jewelled Dagger (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always behind, lost touch over 4f out, last of 11, well behind My Mirasol (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol.
Play Straight 6-1 (8-6) Disputed lead to 2f out, ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Blue Charm (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Chasing Memories (IRE) 7-2 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Hostage (8-8) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs.
Noddledoddle (IRE) 7-2 (8-2) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ella Y Rossa (8-4) at Kempton 1m mdn auc (7) pol.