April Pride always prominent, switched right and ridden 1f out, ran on to lead post
Musical Bridge with leaders, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed post
Kingswinford led, ridden and headed over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
Imperial Skylight tracked leaders, weakened inside final furlong
Lagan Handout with leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Dazzling Dust prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out
Proper Tool slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden and short-lived effort 2f out
Percys Corismatic behind final 3f
Saunton Sands slowly into stride, always behind
Sharp Discovery behind final 3f
Analyis of the race
The official going was an accurate reflection of the ground conditions according to the jockeys. This was quite an interesting maiden which should throw up a few early season winners.
It was notable for a sizeable gamble on Musical Bridge, who was foiled right on the line by APRIL PRIDE. The winner, daughter of a mare who won at 6f in the US, broke well before chasing the leaders and, noticeably more professional on her debut than the runner-up, forced her head in front on the nod. She is likely to be given a break now and there are no plans for her yet.
Musical Bridge's yard is not noted for its sucess with juveniles, but this filly cost 24,000gns and is out of a likeable mare who won nine races at 6-7f. She looked rather green and carried her head a little high, but still looked sure to prevail only to be caught on the nod. Sure to improve for the experience, she has a bit of scope and can get off the mark before long.
Imperial Skylight made a promising debut on the Kempton Polytrack, but he was unable to build on that on this turf debut. He may prefer a quicker surface.
Lagan Handout set the standard on his debut fourth behind Sally's Dilemma in the Brocklesby at Doncaster and was a little disappointing on thissecond start, fading inside the last.
Dazzling Dust is the first foal of a multiple winning sprinter for the Turner yard who won by 11 lengths on her juvenile debut. Quite a late foal, he looked and ran as if in need of the outing, but should payhis way, perhaps over 6f.
Tote
Tote Win: 4.1
Tote place (1): 1.8
Tote place (2): 2
Tote place (3): 2.1
Exacta: 32.7
Total SP: 118
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