chased leader, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd
tracked leaders going well, switched right and went 2nd over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, soon clear and ran on well
led, ridden over 1f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner
chased leading pair, pushed along over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, off the pace in last pair, never on terms
This is a potentially informative maiden as more than half of the field have already shown definite signs of ability while newcomer American Artist was an 86,000gns yearling who is a half-brother to two useful winners. Midlander was only beaten a short-head on the Polytrack two weeks ago when Drumkilbo was fourth and Mark Johnston's colt is certain to improve on that. Mighty Warrior was second on debut over 5f at Thirsk but FANCIFUL ANGEL makes more appeal. Given plenty to do at Newmarket last month, the grey made eye-catching late headway and will know more today.
Drumkilbo 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Power Play (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Duke Of Romance Duke Of Marmalade colt out of Chance For Romance.
Fanciful Angel (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong until last 75 yards, no extra, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Epithet (9-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Midlander (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) In touch, headway when switched left entering final furlong, ran on strongly towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Power Play (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Mighty Warrior 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, stayed on strongly closing stages, never reached winner, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Don't Tell Annie (9-2) at Thirsk 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in Jun.
What A Party (IRE) Windsor Knot filly out of Tarziyma.
American Artist (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of American Adventure.