tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon close up, led over 1f out, ridden out, edged left near finish
in touch, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, hampered and bumped near finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, held up, pulled hard, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
This is probably just an ordinary maiden, so it may be worth chancing a small investment in Pivotal Era, as he has not been over-faced as he makes his debut this afternoon. Kept Faith obviously has to be respected, while Fast Bowler is out of a six furlong winner as a juvenile and is worth noting in the betting market. Qutang showed improved form last time and sets what standard there is from those with experience. However, William Haggas' charge has already had his limitations exposed and he may be better off when he is steps into handicap company. Kept Faith, being by Storm Cat out of a high-class performer as a juvenile in the United States, has a solid enough pedigree to be expected to be capable of winning races before too long. However, any overnight rain will not be in his favour and, as he is also sure to appreciate a longer trip in time, there may be better value to be had elsewhere. Which can be provided by Pivotal Era. The selection - a half-brother to sprint winner So Sober - is bred to be effective at this sort of distance and has fared well regarding the draw. The lack of fancy entries for any of the field would suggest that expectations are not going to bee too high on this occasion, but it is also fair to say that Pivotal Era will not need to be anything out of the ordinary to get off the mark at the first time of asking.
Fast Bowler Intikhab colt out of 6f winner Alegria.
Kept Faith (IRE) Storm Cat colt, half-brother to 6f-1m winner Grand Royale and 1m-1m2f winner Dubai World. Dam useful in the USA.
Pivotal Era Pivotal gelding, half-brother to a couple of winning sprinters.
Qutang 20-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 4l behind Killybegs (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Sarah's Art (IRE) City On A Hill colt out of a winner in Italy.
Canary Girl 50-1 (8-11) Slowly away and always behind, 12th of 14, 19l behind Nantyglo (8-11) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul.
Penmara 66-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 12l behind Cross Channel (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Air Biscuit (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 14l behind Jeanmaire (8-4) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs.
