held up, ridden, headway over 3f out, no impression
led, hung badly left over 4f out, headed, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
chased leader, hung left over 4f out, soon lost place
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on
held up, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, keen, weakened from over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, one pace
pushed along, outpaced, never dangerous
slowly away, in rear, soon pushed along, ridden, headway well over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, effort over 3f out, headway well over 2f out, kept on
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out
A maiden that should take little winning and Record Breaker is chanced at the expense of Bold Indian and Malguru. Record Breaker cost 110 000 guineas at the sales and was sent off favourite for a maiden at Ascot on debut. This is quite some lowering in terms of sights but the fact that he still holds an entry in the 2,000 Guineas suggests that he must have shown something worthwhile at home. Bold Indian's most recent run at Wolverhampton should be ignored as he bombed to post beforehand. Provided that he can be kept cool on the way to the start, his previous form reads well in the context of the race. Malguru is respected from a shrewd operation although the breeding suggests that he might be better with some cut in the ground. Dilwin was a disappointing favourite on his latest start and this looks tougher on paper. Dee Jay Wells makes a debut for Richard Fahey following an unsuccessful stint with Richard Hannon. Emerald Wilderness sets the benchmark for the contest although backers have probably lost faith after a string of second places. Record Breaker has plenty in his favour and is afforded our nomination.
Bold Indian (IRE) 10-11fav (8-13) Dwelt, took keen hold, headway 5f out, ridden well over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Play Straight (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Dec.
Dee Jay Wells 12-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression on leaders 2f out, 7th of 15, 9l behind Our Herbie (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sept.
Dilwin (IRE) 3-1co-fav (9-1) Chased leaders, effort when not clear run on inside 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 13l behind Oceana Gold (8-9) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
Emerald Wilderness (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) In touch, headway approaching 2f out, every chance final furlong, edged right inside final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 8, hd behind Rabbit Fighter (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Malguru Ishiguru gelding out of a moderate racemare.
March Mate Warningford gelding, half-brother to winning miler Spring Time Girl.
Patavian (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and slighty outpaced after 2f, stayed on from over 2f out, 5th of 11, 10l behind Hearthstead Maison (9-3) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Sept.
Record Breaker (IRE) 9-4jt-fav (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind One To Follow (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
