led, hard pressed from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, every chance from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders over 3f, soon beaten
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
always prominent, led inside final furlong, ridden out
Withdrawn
Mina, Redeye Special and Angel Rays look the three to concentrate on in this maiden and the vote is given to Mina. The selection was a fair second behind Anchor Date last time out. That form sets the standard in the context of this race and under similar conditions here he will be hard to beat.Redeye Special rates the main danger as she is a well-bred Efisio filly from a yard that can ready a newcomer and she will not need to be anything special to take a hand in this modest affair. Angel Rays is another worthy of respect as she showed a modicum of ability in two runs last season but she may just need the run after a 320 day absence and for that reason is opposed. Montana is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable to a less exposed type. Of the remainder the first time visor for Burhaan will need to have a positive effect if he is to take a hand in the finish and in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Mina.
Montana 3-1fav (9-0) Mid-division stands' side, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Amira (8-8) at Newcastle 5f mdn stk (5) gf.
Bahamian Ballet Bahamian Bounty gelding, half-brother to winners over 5f & 7f.
Burhaan (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, 6th of 18, 8l behind Dash of Lime (8-9) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
New Journey (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always well behind, tailed off, 12th of 13, 34l behind Registrar (9-0) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Preskani 50-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, 28l behind Dig Deep (9-0) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jun.
Pyramid Pivotal gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Sir Albert.
First Dawn 40-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 13, 9l behind Registrar (9-0) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Angel Rays 4-1 (8-11) Keen, led 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Allied Cause (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) pol in Oct.
Entertaining 22-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Prince Cyrano (8-13) at Warwick 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Keylime (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Malahem (9-0) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Mina 10-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Anchor Date (8-11) at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Redeye Special Efisio filly out of a moderate racemare.
Pagan Quest 11-1 (8-0) Held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Royal Challenge (9-7) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (5) gd in Aug.