towards rear, headway from 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to snatch 2nd post, no chance with winner
behind, lost touch 5f out, soon tailed off and eased final 2f
started slowly, in rear, stayed on steadily from 3f out, not pace to trouble leaders from well over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, driven and rallied to lead again inside final furlong, drew clear final 100 yards
tracked leader, led over 2f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
in rear, ridden over 4f out, no chance from over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quite pace to challenge and kept on same pace
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Hyperalert can account for Well Hidden, with Ermine Sea, Reinstated and Altenburg seen as the other main dangers. Mark Johnston has his team in good shape at present, and as they all invariably improve for the run, Hyperalert should make a bold bid to open his account. Mind you, the son of Rahy should not even be lining up in a maiden, as he was all over the winner on his Redcar debut the other week until jockey Stanley Chin eased off too soon and was caught on the line by Eta Draconis. The apprentice received a 28-day holiday as a result, and you can be sure that there will be no such goings on in the saddle from Kevin Darley this evening. Well Hidden was a place behind Ermine Sea when they met at Haydock last time, although Robert Winston put up a pound overweight that day and Richard Hills does not, so she is entitled to improve enough on that debut effort to turn the tables on John Gosden's charge at least. Reinstated has improved moderately for the step up to middle-distances, but may be harshly treated on the ratings at present, while Altenburg is well-related and should like the trip. The rest are nothing special, with Crossbow Creek having a rare outing on the level, and Hyperalert should make amends for his unlucky defeat.
Altenburg (FR) 12-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, headway and centre over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Senor Dali (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in May.
Crossbow Creek 100-1 (11-7) Always behind, mistake 2nd, slightly hampered 8th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Voy Por Ustedes (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m nov chs Grd 1 (1) gd in Mar, 14 ran (N.Hunt).
Brief History 66-1 (9-3) In touch, went right over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final 2f, 11th of 18, 19l behind Classic Punch (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Ermine Sea 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Soapy Danger (9-1) at Ascot 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Hyperalert (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Led 2f, tracked leader, led again 3f out, ridden 2f out, clear entering final furlong, headed when no extra near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Eta Draconis (8-11) at Redcar 1m 3f mdn stk (5) frm in Jun.
Valuta (USA) 50-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon switched left, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind Distinctive Look (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gd in Jun.
Reinstated (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders over 4f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Strategic Mount (8-11) at Bath 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Well Hidden 7-2 (8-5) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and edged left from over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Cresta Gold (8-4) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
