raced keenly in mid-division, headway and hung left over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, behind after
tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner
made all, ridden approaching final furlong, ran on
pulled hard, held up, headway well over 1f out, soon one pace
slowly away, detached and outpaced throughout
tracked leaders on inside, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, short lived effort on outside well over 1f out
prominent, ridden well over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, soon beaten
Chivola, Fast Feet and the newcomer Taine appear the principals in this tricky maiden where there are a number of unraced types, and Chivola is preferred. A son of Invincible Spirit and an expensive purchase at 50,000 guineas, Taine makes his debut here. He is well related to a juvenile sprint winner, and hailing from the Willie Haggas yard is respected, although his runners tend to come on for the run. Fast Feet was even more expensive at 70,000 guineas but he too is yet to win, having been second on three occasions. He was just touched off over six furlongs at Lingfield last time and this return to the minimum trip may suit. Another son of Invincible Spirit, Chivola is having his first outing on the all-weather. He is also coming back in trip, having looked to struggle to see out six furlongs in his last two starts. Nonetheless his efforts in defeat have been creditable, and well drawn here, Chivola can belatedly get off the mark.
Annes Rocket (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt and towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Haybrook (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Archilini 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Blakeshall Diamond (8-5) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Chivola (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Keen early and in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Ramatni (9-5) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Nov.
Fast Feet 15-2 (9-3) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Classic Fortune (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Mandelieu (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) With leaders until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 4l behind Another Socket (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Primos Dream Primo Valentino gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Amber Glory.
Taine (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Celtic Sultan.
Carmine Rock 50-1 (8-12) Dwelt, towards rear, far side group, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 11l behind Chartist (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Curio 6-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Caprio (9-5) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Klarity 12-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 12l behind Bazguy (8-13) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
