prominent, went 2nd 6f out, ridden 2f out, not clear run, switched right entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in rear, hampered over 2f out, switched right, headway well over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, behind, not clear run, switched right over 2f out, never near leaders
led early, prominent until weakened over 2f out
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, edged right towards finish
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, not much room briefly on inside over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, soon edged left, led inside final furlong, edged right, ran on well
always towards rear
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, headway over 2f out, soon edged left, staying on when hampered entering final furlong, not trouble leaders after
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left, not much room over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon prominent racing keenly, disputed 2nd briefly over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, raced keenly, weakened well over 2f out
This is an open maiden and from a shortlist of Totem Flower, Cheveton and Always Certain we will nominate the last mentioned. The draw could prove key in this race and our selection has the plum draw in stall 1. In contrast his chief rivals are drawn on the outside and they will need plenty of luck to score from stalls 11 and 12 respectively. Mark Johnston's 3-year-old has already gone close several times in this grade and he sets the standard. Others worth a mention include Bishopbriggs and Dream Express, but this looks a good opportunity for Always Certain who gets the pick.
Cheveton 3-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Young Gladiator (9-1) at Southwell 6f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in Apr.
The Wily Woodcock 10-1 (9-5) Held up, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten, 14th of 15, 33l behind Tifernati (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Pennygee 33-1 (9-11) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Bahamian Princess (8-9) at W'hampton 7f fll mdn (6) pol in Apr.
Always Certain (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 14l behind Stevie Thunder (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 15th of 18, 10l behind Generous Thought (9-2) at Doncaster 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Nov.
Dream Express (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 8l behind Blindspin (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
High Plains (FR) 6-1 (9-2) Led for 3f, chased leader, one pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 9l behind Wasan (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Vineyard 9-2 (9-3) Went left start, soon chasing leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Corrybrough (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Yes Eighteen (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced 3f out, headway on inside over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Rehabilitation (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Apr.
Zhebe 100-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 24l behind Pampas Cat (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Totem Flower (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) In touch and keen, ridden 2f out to chase leading trio, one pace, 4th of 11, 6l behind Aromatherapy (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Twiglet (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong, last of 13, 44l behind Support Fund (9-9) at Warwick 7f fll hcp (5) gs.
