held up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, headway to lead inside last, kept on well
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside last
slowly into stride, led after 1f, soon switched to stands side rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on after
A match on paper and one that can go to Patternmaker although Pompadour is given maximum respect. Patternmaker's second to the useful Kenmore is suggested as the reason why we should prefer him to the newcomer. That runner has gone on to finish a creditable fourth in a handicap at Glorious Goodwood and is reportedly highly rated by the Hills' clan. If he handles the surface, Patternmaker should be able to bring his significant experience into play. Any maiden of Jeremy Noseda is worthy of respect, especially when a top flight jockey is booked for the job. The daughter of King's Best is watched eagerly in the market for any clues. Her father was capable of winning over seven furlongs as a juvenile so it will be interesting to see if a slow run race develops. Primarily has failed to win even at claiming levels and is opposed again tonight. Her better form is with much more cut in the ground than she's likely to face here. Mystical Ayr would be a well-named Scottish scorer if good enough but as a relation to horses who showed form over ten furlongs and further, we will pass. Golden Remedy is hard to make a realistic case for. An interesting race in spite of the low numeric turnout and one that can go to Patternmaker.
Golden Remedy 100-1 (8-7) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Gifted Flame (9-12) at Carlisle 7f app hcp (5) gf.
Patternmaker (USA) 9-4 (8-13) Started slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Pippa's Dancer (8-8) at Bath 5f mdn aut stk (6) frm in May.
Primarily 9-4 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Epitomise (7-13) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf in Jun.
Mystical Ayr (IRE) Namid filly, half-sister to a Group winner in Hong Kong and several other winners.
Pompadour King's Best filly out of 7f winner Tanzilla.