dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden to challenge when edged left, over 1f out, every chance until no extra near finish
made virtually all, ridden and hard pressed from over 1f out, held on near finish
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon lost place
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
in touch, ridden when not much room over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
dwelt and behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, just failed
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away and behind, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on never nearer
tracked winner, ridden and outpaced when hampered over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge
A very tough and well-contested opening maiden, but Collateral Damage has shown enough to suggest he can win a race like this and he gets the vote ahead of Radius, Dawaleeb and Ruby Rubble. Tim Easterby's colt stuck gamely to his task when a close second to Mutamarres at Chester on soft ground last time, having earlier shaped well on good to firm ground at Haydock and on the sand at Southwell. Collateral Damage did seem to improve on his first try at this seven furlong trip, and he seems sure to go close here. David Loder's Radius is a nicely bred type by Lujain, who showed speed early on his debut at Newmarket and is probably capable of a good deal better with that under his belt. More of a threat could be Dawaleeb, an Alhaarth filly trained by Marcus Tregoning who ran into all sorts of trouble on her only start at Pontefract and is almost certainly capable of a good deal better here. Ruby Rubble came up against a smart type when a remote third to Zaal on her debut at Carlisle on firm ground, and also showed signs of ability, but for the opener we just side with the more solid form claims of Collateral Damage.
Collateral Damage (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Mutamarres (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Crosby Vision 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f, 4th of 7, 9l behind Mutamarres (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Prince Richard Diktat colt, half-brother to winning miler Book Matched.
Radius 3-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Crystal Air (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jul.
Consent Groom Dancer filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Ice Planet.
Dawaleeb (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression when not much room over 1f out, 7th of 14, 13l behind Nannina (8-11) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Our Sue 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened final 2f, 7th of 9, 12l behind Charlie Cool (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Aug.
Ruby Rubble 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden to chase winner 2f out to 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Zaal (8-11) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm in Jul.
