prominent, chased winner well over 1f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
dwelt and went right start, outpaced, always behind
led until headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, held up in touch, pushed along 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never dangerous
dwelt and bumped start, behind, came wide into straight, headway on outside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach front pair
chased leaders, led well over 1f out, ran on well
chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
TEXAS QUEEN, Il Forno and American Light are shortlisted in this maiden and the vote goes to Texas Queen. Mick Channon's filly finished third behind Clifton Bridge over this course and distance on Boxing Day. She has the plum draw today and she looks to have been found a golden opportunity to get her head in front. Il Forno could be the big danger but he has been off the racecourse since August and he was a beaten favourite on his only previous run here back in July. American Light chased home Brynfa Boy here over this course and distance last time and although that was a solid enough effort, he will need to improve to win this. Slap And Tickle is an interesting newcomer from the Stuart Williams yard and a market move for him would have to be of interest. However, the vote is given to Texas Queen.
American Light 5-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Brynfa Boy (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
Riggs (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Short of room and lost ground start, always in rear, 8th of 9, 20l behind Master Lightfoot (9-3) at Lingfield 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Chenin (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 5th of 8, 7l behind Chantilly Jewel (8-10) at Lingfield 5f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
Slap And Tickle (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Common Rumpus.
Il Forno 9-2 (9-3) Held up, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong, took 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Commanche Raider (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Texas Queen 3-1 (8-12) Disputed lead with winner until ridden approaching final furlong, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Clifton Bridge (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
True Red (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 10l behind Billie Jean (9-2) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Tarus (IRE) 80-1 (7-11) Towards rear, soon pushed along, weakened well over 1f out, last of 14, 18l behind Lost In Paris (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-58 (6) gf in Oct.
Flaxen Lake 9-1 (9-3) Disputed lead until ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 4l behind Esuvia (8-12) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Dec.
