chased leaders, driven along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong
towards rear and soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
hampered at start and towards rear, driven and switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
always behind, never a factor
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders to halfway
dwelt, soon chased along, never dangerous
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
led, pushed along 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on until headed well inside, no extra close home
Rapsgate gets the vote to win this maiden with Rose of Inchinor and Trophy Pride rating the main dangers. The selection would win this easily on his best form and although he has disappointed of late he looks the one to be on especially if first time blinkers brings about some improvement. Rose Of Inchinor rates the main danger as he hails from a yard whose two-year-olds can do no wrong at present and a reproduction of his latest third behind Riotous Applause would see him go close. Trophy Pride is another worthy of respect on her latest second behind Eversden but she gave the impression she would be suited by a longer trip on that occasion and on that basis looks opposable. Of the remainder Picador is a well bred type from a top yard and is sure to have come on for her debut run so is another that should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Rapsgate.
Gwilym (GER) 33-1 (9-0) Made most, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Strut (8-9) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Namid Reprobate (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Commentary (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Ochre Bay 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and hampered start, outpaced, never nearer, 5th of 11, 9l behind Scooby Dude (9-0) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Picador 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and outpaced, 10th of 11, 19l behind Prince Tamino (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Tatstheticket 100-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven halfway, soon behind, 15th of 16, 26l behind Signor Peltro (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Ivy Bridge (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 22l behind Polliwilline (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Sept.
Lake Suprima (IRE) Primo Valentino filly, half-sister to 7f winner Two Of Clubs.
Rapsgate (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Raced far side, held up, never dangerous, 28th of 30, 13l behind Murfreesboro (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sept.
Rose of Inchinor Evensfav (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, switched left to challenge 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Riotous Applause (8-11) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Ruby Rubble 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 18, 12l behind Crosby Vision (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Trophy Pride (USA) 9-1 (8-9) Led, narrowly headed 2f out, ridden to regain lead approaching final furlong, headed and not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Eversden (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
