dwelt, in rear, wide into straight over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well final furlong to take 3rd post
always in rear, ridden 4f out, soon outpaced
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace when not much room near finish
made all, pushed clear 2f out, eased towards finish
jumped off awkwardly, in rear, ridden and weakened 3f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, edge left, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon chased winner, ridden 3f out, outpaced by winner final 2f
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, raced wide in rear, some headway halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
A trappy maiden gets proceedings underway and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be Silent Master, Bonne and Clifton Four and the narrow vote is given to Silent Master. The selection hails from the in-form Mark Johnston yard was a good second behind Orientalist Art last time out is proven on the surface and despite his wide draw he is given one last chance to get his head in front. Clifton Four rates the main danger as she was a fair sixth in a better race behind Albaraari when last seen she looks sure to improve for the step up in trip and with her yard liking a tilt at the ring she should be watched in the market. Bonne is a well bred filly by Namid and hails from a yard that can ready a newcommers so she is another that could go well. Monashee Rock is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he has had plenty of chances while Ambrix is another that has shown promise in the past but he will have a handicap mark after this run and that is where his future may lie but for the winner we are happy to return to Silent Master.
Bartercard (USA) 40-1 (10-2) Held up, ridden 2 out, never a danger, 10th of 11, 18l behind Oh Crick (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Jan (N.Hunt).
Eau Sauvage 50-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and in rear, last of 8, 15l behind Littledodayno (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Dream Rainbow 10-3 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, kept on to 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Invincible Woman (8-12) at Down Royal 5f 2yo mdn frm in Jun.
Silent Master (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, soon every chance, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Orientalist Art (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Ubiquitous Bounty 20-1 (8-11) Slowly away, always badly outpaced and last pair, 8th of 9, 13l behind Speedy Senorita (8-11) at Brighton 5f 2yo sll (6) gd in Sept.
Ambrix (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Started slowly, in rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Dream Desert (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Feb.
Bonne Namid filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Rising Shadow and 1m-1m2f winner Night Cru.
Clifton Four (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Led until headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Albaraari (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Sept.
Monashee Rock (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Tracked leader, good run on inside over 1f out, led 1f out, headed and outpaced by winner well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Al Aqabah (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol in Nov.
Precipice 7-2fav (8-9) Chased leaders, 4th entering straight, ridden in 5th over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Be Fantastic (9-0) at Dundalk 6f 2yo mdn pol in Sept.
Sweet Refrain Tobougg filly, half-sister to 1m3f-1m5f winner Rollin 'n Tumblin.
