mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden 3f out, not clear run, switched right over 1f out, held
tracked leader, every chance from over 1f out, outbattled towards finish
made all, challenged from over 1f out, kept on gamely
with leaders, ridden over 4f out, losing place and weakening when edging left over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on
slowly into stride, always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, one pace final 2f
dwelt, soon in touch, effort to chase leading pair over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, weakened 4f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace
AINIA is taken to lead them home in this moderate maiden at the main expense of Reportage, Monetary Fund and Stravella. David Simcock's four-year-old makes her reappearance today having run seven times in 2008 with little success. She was second on three occasions which might raise a few eyebrows but she has form on a variety of ground, and some of her placed form reads well in the context of this race. Rated 4lbs superior is Monetary Fund who has also had a few chances. This Montjeu colt comes here fit after two recent runs and his latest start at Thirsk suggested his turn is near. Turbo Shandy and Weekend Away make little appeal on their debuts, whilst Madhal, Stravella and Improper are open to improvement after one start apiece. Reportage has also had just the one start but looked clueless on that occasion and John Gosden's Elusive Quality colt will need to show more nous today, although quicker ground should help. This maiden can go the way of Ainia.
Almowj 150-1 (9-9) Always behind, last of 13, 26l behind Aypeeyes (9-9) at Bath 1m 2f sell stks (6) gd in Apr.
Gambling Jack 20-1 (7-13) In rear, soon pushed along, headway entering final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 15, 7l behind Hazytoo (9-3) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Paul's Pet 150-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, headway 5f out, weakened over 1f out, hampered inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Standpoint (9-0) at Warwick 7f mdn stks (5) fm.
Ainia 11-4 (8-12) In touch, ridden to press winner approaching 2f out and every chance, outpaced final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Surrealism (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Stravella (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway from 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 9l behind Eastern Empire (9-0) at Goodwood 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Wivny (USA) 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, pushed along over 2f out, never near leaders, 9th of 10, 16l behind Cave Lion (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Hilltop Artistry 100-1 (9-3) Always behind, ridden over 3f out, never a factor, last of 12, 22l behind Star Links (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Improper (USA) 66-1 (8-12) With leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind All About You (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Madhal 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, pushed along on outer 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd final stride, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Cleisthenes (9-0) at Brighton 6f mdn stks (5) fm.
Monetary Fund (USA) 7-4 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Russian George (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Reportage (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 18l behind Border Patrol (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) sft in Apr.
Weekend Away (IRE) Invincible Spirit gelding out of March Star.
Levitation (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) 15th of 16, 18l behind Felday (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Turbo Shandy 33-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, blundered 4th, weakened after next, pulled up before 8th, in a race won by Line Artic (11-7) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gf, 11 ran.
