prominent, driven over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
in touch, pushed along over 5f out, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
led, ridden and hung left when headed 2f out, hung right over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 4f out, effort when weakening over 2f out
prominent, pushed along over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, edged right and kept on final furlong
mid-division, driven and headway over 3f out, not much room when hampered over 2f out, had every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
towards rear, never on terms
Newnham was ultimately disappointing here on Saturday when second to Sri Lipis but Jim Boyle's gelding may have more use made of him today by Eddie Ahern and, in a poor contest, he is taken to finally get his head in front and score at the main expense of Silsong and Dance Troupe. The last mentioned was placed in five of his six starts in France but lack of a run on sand and, just as importantly, a previous outing for new connections is a concern and he may be best watched at present. The four-year-old Gallas is a long-standing maiden and appears to have little chance but Paul Blockey's horses are in better form now than for some time so he would have place claims at least, while Expression Echo is less exposed than most and may be open to improvement. The ex-Sir Michael Stoute-trained Whole Grain, who has been campaigned abroad without any success, could be of interest first time out for Rod Millman but he is another probably to watch rather than bet on and of more interest may be Silsong. Gay Kelleway's filly has plenty to find with the selection on running here on Saturday but has claims on earlier form and cannot be discounted. However, Newnham has an obvious chance and he gets the vote.
Gallas (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Michaels Dream (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 6f stk (7) pol.
Penway 10-1 (8-13) Always behind, tailed off 3f out, last of 13, well behind Rare Coincidence (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Miss Monica (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride and always behind, last of 14, 16l behind Easter Ogil (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (F4) pol in Feb.
Whole Grain 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on, 4th of 14, 7l behind Tartouche (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (D) gd in Jun '04.
Dance Troupe (8-13) Held up, steady headway final 2f, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Trio Du Berlais (9-2) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f 3yo stk in Nov.
Expression Echo (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Steadied start, in rear, some headway inside final 2f but never dangerous, 10th of 18, 14l behind Cantrip (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Newnham (IRE) 10-11fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Sri Lipis (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs.
Silsong (USA) 6-1 (8-9) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 11l behind Sri Lipis (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs.
