mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led after 2f, driven and headed 2f out, soon ridden, one pace over 1f out, no impression final furlong
took keen hold, mid-division, driven to chase leaders on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
towards rear, headway into mid-division over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out
mid-division on inside, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd towards finish
led 2f, remained in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
in touch on outside, effort over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression in 4th inside final furlong
held up behind, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
slowly into stride, held up behind, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
prominent, effort to lead narrowly 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
The market often proves valuable is these early-season maidens, especially in events such as this where top yards unveil choicely-bred sorts. Obvious examples are Sir Michael Stoute's Altaayil and John Gosden's Seagull, both by superstar Sea The Stars and Godolphin's Shamardal filly, Zaeemah. Moohaarib is another interesting first-timer whilst those to have already shown promise include Court Room, Three Peaks and Saab Almanal. BATTERSEA also falls into the latter category and Roger Varian's Galileo colt is a hopeful choice in what appears a wide-open affair. He stayed this far as a juvenile and therefore let's hope he'll be ridden positively to maximise his experience and assured stamina.
Altaayil (IRE) Sea The Stars colt out of Alleluia.
Arcamante (ITY) 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Maahir (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Battersea 9-2 (9-5) Close up, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Fun Mac (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Do Wah Diddy Diddy Teofilo colt out of Quite Elusive.
Moohaarib (IRE) Oasis Dream colt out of Evita.
Saab Almanal 9-2 (9-5) Raced wide held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, no chance to winner, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Torrid (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Three Peaks 11-4 (8-12) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Sacha Park (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Prairie Rose (GER) Exceed And Excel filly out of Prairie Lilli.
Seagull (IRE) Sea The Stars filly out of Caumshinaun.
Sweet Summer 20-1 (9-0) Slow into stride soon close up, pushed along 5f out, outpaced halfway, last of 5, 37l behind Lesha (9-5) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Dec.
Zaeemah (IRE) Shamardal filly out of Shane.
Court Room (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Went right start, raced wide in touch, pushed along and went 4th 3f out, ridden and outpaced entering final 2f, ran on to go 2nd towards finish, no threat to winner, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Shama (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
