led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
soon chasing leader, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead near finish
very slowly away, never on terms
in touch, ridden 3f out, beaten 2f out
held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, caught near finish
in touch, struggling 3f out, weakened over 1f out
A trappy maiden gets proceedings underway and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be First Trim, Sam's Cross and Shabiba and the narrow vote is given to Sam's Cross. The selection was a fair second on his debut behind the highly regarded Naomh Geileis. He looks sure to have learnt from the experience and with this in mind he looks the one to be on. First Trim rates the main danger on his latest third behind Crysanty However he has already given the impression he would be suited by a longer trip and he is taken on with this in mind. Shabiba is another that could go well as she is a well bred filly by Seeking The Gold. Her yard are capable of readying a debutante and she should be watched in the market. Of the others Paco Boy was a fair third behind Lodi on his debut and is another that is sure to improve but for the winner we are happy to return to Sam's Cross.
First Trim (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) In touch far side, drive to lead over 1f, stayed on final furlong, no chance with stands side group, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Crystany (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Greek Theatre (USA) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 4l behind Max One Two Three (8-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
House 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Young Pretender (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Aug.
Sam's Cross (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Naomh Geileis (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Spic 'n Span 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, hung right over 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, unable to quicken, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Delta Diva (8-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Aug.
Whitcombe Flyer (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon driven and in touch in rear, pushed along 3f out, no chance final 2f, 6th of 8, 9l behind Carolina Belle (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Aug.
Shabiba (USA) Seeking The Gold filly out of smart 6f-7f winner Misterah.
Shanzu Kyllachy filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Shimoni.
Paco Boy (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Lodi (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
