pressed winner throughout, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 2 places near finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden, effort over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind, never a factor
always behind, outpaced final 2f
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, weakened quickly
made all, led, stayed on gamely final furlong, driven out
settled in rear, always last
The likely trail-blazer AMBER SUNSET can land the opener at the main expense of Val De Flores and Grand Plan while Silent Treatment and Gemini Jive are others that deserve consideration. The selection, Amber Sunset, remains a maiden after five starts, four of those being over six furlongs, a trip which she does not look to get. Keen throughout those contests, she possesses lots of early dash and added to that is her plum stall 12 draw which will allow her rider to put her speed to good use. Val De Flores, a half-sister to the former smart performer Mac Love has not displayed anything of significance in her three outings up to now but one suspects their may be more to come. Her effort in testing ground at Beverley last time was rather disappointing and while she is likely to be suited by further in time, her high draw is a big asset. Grand Plan has not stepped up on a promising debut but reverting to the all-weather should suit her. Silent Treatment is battle hardened and twice a winner in claiming company already this season. It emerged following her last run that the saddle had slipped forward so a line is best put through that effort. Given her effectiveness on easier turf surfaces, she is not certain to produce her best back on polytrack while one just feels she may be vulnerable to lesser exposed sorts given she appears to have her limitations, even at this stage of her career. Gemini Jive races on the all-weather for the first time here. She is a half-sister to a smart juvenile filly called Berbice from three seasons ago and while she has not attracted any market support in her races to-date, she has shown signs of ability and could not be ruled out. Claphands drops back in trip following four efforts over further and given the sharp nature of this five furlongs, this could be considered an experiment by connections. A low class but nonetheless competitive nursery to get the card underway and Amber Sunset is the selection.
Amber Sunset 4-1 (8-3) Raced stand's side, keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 2nd under strong pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Burning Flute (9-5) at Leicester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Silent Treatment (IRE) 6-4fav (8-1) Slowly into stride, soon led, saddle slipped and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Simple Rhythm (8-8) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo clm (6) gs in Aug.
Gemini Jive (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slightly hampered start, soon chasing leaders, edged left over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 11l behind Shadow Bay (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Val de Flores 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 10, 9l behind Red Kyte (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Aug.
Cash In The Attic 11-2 (8-9) Soon struggling towards rear, 8th of 11, 11l behind Coconut Shy (9-2) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Grand Plan (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Disputed lead, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Green Beret (9-3) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
The Saucy Snipe 16-1 (7-13) Always behind, last of 9, 10l behind Khor Dubai (9-8) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sub Prime (IRE) 14-1 (7-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 6l behind The Magic of Rio (9-3) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Agnes Love 50-1 (7-12) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Ruby Tallulah (8-2) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Claphands 16-1 (7-7) Badly hampered start, towards rear, some progress when not clear run 2f out, switched left and no impression after, 7th of 9, 8l behind Crystal Moments (8-13) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Short Cut 66-1 (9-3) Steadied start, settled behind, never on terms, 9th of 12, 9l behind Sharp Bullet (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Usual Suspects 20-1 (8-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 26l behind Mazzola (9-7) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
