with leader, every chance approaching 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead towards finish
slowly away, held up, ridden over 3f out, edged right and weakened over 1f out
held up, outpaced from over 3f out
held up in touch, ridden and kept on same pace from over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
For us, the principals here are Fashionable, Indian Pipe Dream and Seyaadi, with the vote going to Indian Pipe Dream. Looking at these and, much as Bay Story has a dirt pedigree, he has to be respected with his stable in form, the yard also running Hiddensee, although he showed little on his debut last year. Indian Pipe Dream hails from a strong yard and, having shown promise at two, looks sure to improve this season and today's trip will suit. Mick Channon's horses are running well but Marhaba Million will need to step up on his one career run to date, but the Ed Dunlop-trained Seyaadi also showed enough juvenile promise to have to be considered today, although it will be interesting to see how he handles the trip. Toshi cost 200,000 guineas but has now left Mark Johnston and is with Ian Semple, while Barry Hills always has to be respected at this meeting and his unraced Nashwan filly, Fashionable, should be carefully monitored in the betting. Overall, though, we will stick with Indian Pipe Dream.
Hiddensee (USA) 40-1 Always behind, 13th of 14, 24l behind Luis Melendez at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Oct.
Indian Pipe Dream (IRE) 50-1 Held up towards rear, moderate headway under pressure final 2f, never a danger, 6th of 14, 11l behind Night Hour at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gs in Sept.
Marhaba Million (IRE) 20-1 Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 15, 16l behind The Composer at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gs in Sept.
Mr Marucci (USA) 50-1 Started slowly, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, never near leaders, 5th of 11, 9l behind Watchmyeyes at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (E4) pol in Oct.
Seyaadi 5-2fav In touch, ridden and not clear run 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Raza Cab at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (E) pol in Jul.
Toshi (USA) 7-1 With leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 16l behind Ceiriog Valley at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (D) sft in Aug.
Miss Cuisina 66-1 Always behind, 9th of 11, 15l behind Good Wee Girl at Chester 7f 2yo clm (D) sft in Aug.
Bay Story (USA) Kris S colt out of a USA Listed winner.
Fashionable Nashwan filly, half-sister to 7f winner Fine Arts and 1m to 1m3f winner Artistic Style.
