prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
soon behind
led 3f, ridden and every chance well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
soon with leaders, led 5f out, ridden and headed well over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
with leaders, led well over 2f out, soon hung left, ridden clear over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, effort halfway, weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, outpaced
Makai looks the best option in a tricky contest, Katchit and Queen's Composer could be the main rivals. Mark Johnston hasn't been running too many on the all-weather recently so when he does they have to be respected. Makai is rated in the seventies following some promising efforts over the six furlong trip on turf. There is plenty of stamina in his pedigree and so this step up to a mile should suit. Katchit is also making his all-weather debut. He has also shown plenty of ability in maidens and if he acts on the surface will be a danger to all. Queen's Composer has finished runner up in his three races to date, including a race at Lingfield. He should be capable of picking up some more place money. Is It Me looks the pick of the others, but Makai looks set to go close over a more suitable trip and he gets our vote..
Is It Me (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Mr Excel (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (7) pol.
Katchit (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led for 1f, regained lead 5f out, headed 2f out, soon no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Elise (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Kooks (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Chased winner until ridden and lost place well over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 10l behind Dispol Shabama (8-6) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gf in Jul.
Makai 11-4 (9-0) Close up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Pearly Poll (8-6) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy.
Mambo Sun 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always behind, 9th of 11, 13l behind Flylowflylong (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Queen's Composer (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no chance, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Cactus King (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Sahara Style 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 6l behind Fusili (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol.
Twill (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Salt Man (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Captivate 22-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Countrywide Belle (8-10) at Southwell 1m 2yo clm (6) std.
Boucheen Foxhound gelding, half-brother to 2 winning sprinters.
Blue Danielle (IRE) Blue Ocean filly, half-sister to 6f winner Gisellina's Bank.
