mid-division, driven over 2f out, headway on inner over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
started slowly and towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
led, headed halfway, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, led halfway, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Maia, Ishebee and Cheery Cat make up the shortlist here and the narrow vote goes to Maia. A mark of 63 for her handicap debut looks fair enough on what she has shown so far and Dandy Nicholls' daughter of Observatory looks sure to run another big race today. She disappointed at Chester but that course doesn't suit all horses and she got back on track with a good win at Catterick last time out. Her sire won on ground with some cut in and so assuming she handles today's softer going, she can win again despite not having the best draw. Ishibee is ideally suited by quick ground but can still go well here, whilst Multitude would have a good chance on her best form but looks high enough in the weights for now. Cheery Cat ran well in defeat last time out and if building on that good run then would have claims (however David Barker's gelding hasn't always gone on in the past). At a price Rainbow Fox could go well on ground that suits, however we will return to Maia as the selection.
Multitude (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 10l behind Strathmore (8-10) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Rainbow Fox 12-1 (9-0) Stumbled start, chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no danger after, 6th of 11, 7l behind Satyricon (8-11) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Maia 7-2 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Catterick 6f 3yo fll mdn (6) gf in May beating Onatopp (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Milson's Point (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 18l behind Eager Igor (9-5) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Jord (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Edged right start, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 10, 7l behind Pusey Street Lady (9-2) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Ishibee (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led on inside over 1f out, driven out, won at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (6) frm beating Realy Naughty (9-7) by 1l, 8 ran.
Cheery Cat (USA) 10-1 (8-12) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Barataria (9-3) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
Mangano 11-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Darcy's Pride (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
