made virtually all, pressed from 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
steadied start, held up, stayed on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along from 4f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
always prominent, pressed winner from 3f out until inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, never on terms
held up, headway 3f out, soon pushed along, edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
This could be the weaker of the two divisions of the maiden and we will take a chance with Witwatersrand. Malahem and Kintbury Cross may provide the biggest dangers. Barry Hills has been very patient with this daughter of Unfuwain, who was very green on her debut last September. Under the circumstances she did well to finish fourth behind Fen Shui. We could see a much-improved performer this season. Malahem looks set to improve on his debut fourth behind Roman Villa and should make the frame. Kintbury Cross has had plenty of chances and wasn't beaten far in a Windsor handicap which puts him in with strong claims here. Oberon's Prize should be monitored for any market move, but on this occasion we will side with Witwatersrand.
Admiral's Cruise (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, raced on outer, in touch, pushed along from 4f out, driven and outpaced final 2f, 4th of 10, 8l behind One To Win (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Breamore 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 8th of 20, 11l behind Very Wise (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Cross The Line (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Ran green, in touch, ridden to chase leading pair inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 11, 4l behind Gryskirk (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (E3) pol in Oct.
Firesong 40-1 (8-11) Slowly away, ran green in rear, switched left over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish, 6th of 19, 4l behind Eqdaam (8-11) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Oct.
Jubilee Dream 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden, stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 19, 7l behind Pine Cone (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Kintbury Cross 9-1 (9-0) In rear, headway to chase leaders 2f out, every chance from 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Scriptwriter (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Malahem (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, shaken up inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 5l behind Roman Villa (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Oberon's Prize King's Theatre colt, half-brother to several winners between 1m & 1m3f.
Play Up Pompey 9-1 (8-7) Never better than finishing position, 5th of 8, 9l behind Atacama Star (9-3) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Artful Whisper (USA) 7-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind Roman Villa (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Grand Design 50-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 14l behind Front Stage (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Witwatersrand (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, took keen hold in rear, edged right over 2f out, switched and ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 9l behind Fen Shui (8-11) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gf in Sept.
