chased leader, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, under pressure over 1f out, soon outpaced
chased leaders, headway to challenge halfway, soon under pressure and weakened
tracked leader, weakened over 2f out
outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
The Noseda team is enjoying a splendid run and it would not surprise to see RIO GRANDE return from a 99-day absence to add to the stable tally. Clearly well-regarded, he was strongly supported second-time up in a decent Newmarket maiden won by Democretes and was still only beaten a length and a half. This looks a nice return opportunity for the son of Invincible Spirit. Pea Shooter returned from an absence to deliver a mid-division finish behind Gusto at Haydock and should be cherry-ripe as a result. Paul Hanagan chooses newcomer Lisiere in preference to promising stable companion Personal Touch and she can't be ignored, especially if the market speaks in her favour.
I'll Be Good 13-2 (9-7) With leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place and behind, last of 6, 7l behind Son Du Silence (9-2) at Newcastle 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Pea Shooter 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 10, 8l behind Gusto (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Personal Touch 4-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance from 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Foxtrot Romeo (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Rio Grande 15-8fav (9-3) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Democretes (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
First Phase 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind True Bond (8-11) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (5) sft in Aug.
Lisiere (IRE) Excellent Art filly out of Sahara Sky.
Dreaming Of Rubies Oasis Dream filly out of Rubies From Burma.