chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, hard ridden and lost 2nd 1f out, stayed on same pace after
took keen hold early, chased leader until 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up in touch, pushed along halfway, hard ridden and no impression over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, eventully stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden and hanging right from 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong
led, hard ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, caught last strides
in touch, pushed along halfway, headway to 2nd 1f out, ridden and stayed on strongly to lead last strides
Some top yards are represented here and again support for any of the newcomers would need taking seriously, but JEHANBUX looked a winner-in-waiting on debut and can go one better by beating Titus Mills and Dream Achieved. Richard Hannon's $70,000 purchase is related to a number of winners and went down by a narrow margin on debut. The form of that race hasn't been tested yet but normal improvement should see him get off the mark here under almost identical conditions, in the process enhancing the yard's fine record in this race. The market should help separate Titus Mills and Dream Achieved but without that guide the former makes marginally more appeal. Brian Meehan's charge cost plenty and is a half-brother to a pair of juvenile winners at this trip, so conditions look ideal for a bold show providing he's straight enough on debut. Dream Achieved's half-brother High Award won on his debut, albeit as a three-year-old, so there are signs that he could be up to going in at the first time of asking. A greater test of stamina will suit in time but Barry Hills' juveniles are going better now than was the case a couple of months ago, so keep an eye on betting movements. Noonenose shaped as though in need of the experience on debut and should improve but he needs to while Azrael took fourth in a race that's working out but also needs to have come on. Lemon Drop Red represents 2008's winning yard and needs a look in the market but, as with the others, he'll need to be smart to be Jehanbux.
Azrael 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, driven and outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 5l behind Belgian Bill (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Dream Achieved Oasis Dream colt out of Achieve.
Jehanbux (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, headed last stride, 2nd of 13, hd behind Roman Eagle (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Kyllachy Spirit Kyllachy colt out of Cartuccia.
Lemon Drop Red (USA) Lemon Drop Kid colt out of Skipper's Mate.
Noonenose 14-1 (9-3) Slowly away, in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous, should do better, 5th of 11, 8l behind Measuring Time (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Titus Mills (IRE) Dubawi colt out of Anayid.
