tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led just over 1f out, drifted right under pressure, stayed on, ridden out
hampered soon after start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra
in touch, ridden 2f out, staying on when switched left final 100 yards, finished well
led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, disputing close 2nd when badly hampered final 100 yards
in touch, ridden 2f out, switched right over 1f out, staying on and disputing close second when badly hampered final 100 yards
mid-division until 3f out, soon behind, eased final furlong
switched right soon after start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
SPECIAL RESERVE is given the vote to finally get off the mark at the tenth attempt, despite the worry of seven placings among the nine starts to date. Ten furlongs does look to be the correct trip for Special Reserve and the sprint that resulted in the slow early pace last time out would not have been to his liking. Although he is no star, this contest may not take much winning. Wellington Square could emerge as the biggest threat to the selection. He finished very strongly to take third place at Windsor on debut and with nominal improvement he has a leading chance. Star Rocker is another once raced sort that can be expected to improve. The second from his Doncaster debut justified odds on favouritism subsequently but even so, the general consensus was that the particular Doncaster maiden did not have much strength in depth. There are a number of interesting newcomers in the field, among them the Gary Moore trained filly Watercolours, related to two juvenile winners and Ralph Beckett¿s Quick Flash. Any support for Quick Flash would make her of interest, given the fact the trainer has introduced a couple of smart juvenile fillies in recent weeks. The initial impression is that this maiden will not take much winning and Special Reserve is the selection.
Bazergan (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Siberian Tiger (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Oct.
Chioroscuro 9-4 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 3f out, hung left and soon beaten over 1f out, last of 5, 11l behind Ragdollianna (9-5) at Bath 1m 4f mdn aut stk (5) gs.
Colour Trooper (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Took keen hold early, settled in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 16, 19l behind Kelowna (8-9) at Goodwood 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Special Reserve (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led going well 2f out, strongly pressed, hard driven and edged left final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 13, shd behind Spider Silk (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Star Rocker 5-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden, headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Sortita (8-9) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd.
Tignello (IRE) Kendor gelding out of 1m1f winner La Genereuse.
Wellington Square 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Island Vista (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Quick Flash Fantastic Light filly, half-sister to winners from 6f-1m.
Streets Apart (USA) Street Cry filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m1f.
Watercolours (IRE) High Chaparral filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over jumps.
