switched right at start, held up towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden along halfway, driven and one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, switched left 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
The betting might provide your best clues in the second division of the maiden but, without that, Silk Drum is selected ahead of Calmdownmate and Upper Class. Calmdownmate cost 40,000 guineas as a two-year-old and the son of Danehill Dancer could be interesting on his debut, while Daring Dream ran well from a modest draw on his Beverley debut and has to be considered with that experience under his belt. A 34,000 guineas son of Mujadil, Glenshee was disappointing on his five-fulong debut here but it would be no surprise to see him improve on that given today's trip and conditions. A 42,000 euros son of Intikhab, Silk Drum could be interesting on his debut, and Transcendent is bred to like a bit of ease in the going so might well be able to improve on his debut effort. The well-related Mark Johnston-trained newcomer Upper Class is also another to give some thought to, and Tharaya is open to improvement if she has learned to settle. Of the others, Harlequinn Danseur, a 42,000 euros son of Noverre, and the David Nicholls-trained Our Sunnie, who could improve for his debut run, might go well but for the selection we will stick with Silk Drum.
Calmdownmate (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of winning miler Lady Digby.
Daring Dream (GER) 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, soon chased along, ridden 2f out, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 6th of 11, 6l behind Prime Performer (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in May.
Glenshee (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Hampered start, towards rear and outpaced, 9th of 10, 15l behind Roker Park (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Our Sunnie 33-1 (9-3) Went left start, outpaced towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 8l behind Roker Park (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Silk Drum (IRE) Intikhab colt, half-brother to 7f-1m winner Stedfast Mcstaunch.
Upper Class (IRE) Fantastic Light colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m5f including useful 7f-1m winner Dignify.
Tharaya 50-1 (8-12) Behind, outpaced 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Mutabayen (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Harlequinn Danseur (IRE) Noverre gelding, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m2f.
