dwelt, held up, effort over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, never on terms
always prominent, switched left 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold 3f, ridden and brief effort over 1f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced alone on far side, prominent compared to stand side group, ridden well over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased
behind, pushed along 2f out, never dangerous
pushed along early, made virtually all on stand side, ridden 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on
chased winner throughout, ridden well over 1f out, no impression when edged slightly left inside final furlong
Halfwaytoparadise gets the confident vote to get the better of Bathwick Emma and Tasalla. The selection will have her ideal conditions today and she has shown steady improvement on each of her three runs so far. She was a good second behind Hogmaneigh at Ayr last time and with nominal improvement she will be difficult to beat. Bathwick Emma has been a little disappointing on her last two starts but she would have claims on the pick of her form and she is respected from what looks a good draw. Tasalla is a well-related newcomer from a top yard and he is certainly entitled to plenty of respect in this company, although he is bred to be better over further and for that reason we will take him on. El Alamein and Endless Night are others interesting newcomers who are worth a second look in the market, but Halfwaytoparadise has plenty in her favour today and should take plenty of beating.
Dado Mush Almushtarak colt out of a once-raced mare.
El Alamein (IRE) Nashwan colt, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Endless Night Dracula colt out of 6f winner La Notte.
Good Companion (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 9l behind Jeremy (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Inca Soldier (FR) Intikhab colt out of winning miler Chrysalu.
Mr Cellophane 33-1 (9-0) Close up, keen, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 10, 10l behind Always Hopeful (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Paddy Moon 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ran slightly green and edged right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Guilded Warrior (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Tasalla Polish Precedent colt out of 1m1f winner Bahirah.
Astronova 25-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden halfway, hampered 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 7l behind Queen's Pudding (8-11) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Bathwick Emma (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Slowly into stride, held up, some late headway, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 11l behind Antica (8-0) at Warwick 6f 2yo mdn aut (7) gd.
Halfwaytoparadise 7-2 (8-9) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, one pace, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Hogmaneigh (9-0) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Sept.
