held up, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
went right start, ran green in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
bumped start, tracked leaders, joined leader 2f out, soon ridden, edged left and led inside final furlong
with leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
bumped start, keen led, joined 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong
went right start, held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
went right start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
awkward leaving stalls, in rear, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Marcus Tregoning and William Haggas have dominated this contest over the past decade and can do so again, with HAMLOOLA just preferred to Ishraaqat; Snow Magic and Mexican Deb both showed promise on debut and should feature too. Our selection returns from a 260-day absence having had just the one start as a juvenile, when third under hands-and-heels. That race has worked out well, with the second placed Jarrow contesting some top handicaps this year, and this 210,000gns purchase looked a winner in waiting. Of course the absence is a concern but she's bred to improve with time and providing the market makes positive noises makes plenty of appeal. Fans of Ishraaqat shouldn't be put off by the fact Richard Hills rides Hamloola, as Tadhg O'Shea was on board the Haggas-trained filly when she took third at Goodwood. The horses in second and fourth have both won since, the former impressively, and she can progress again. Snow Magic finished just ahead of Mexican Deb when the pair were introduced to racing at Windsor and both caught the eye. We expect the form to be confirmed here as Snow Magic looks set to be suited by being kept to this trip while Mexican Deb, a half-sister to smart 1m4f performer Red Cadeaux, can be expected to improve when sent over further. John Gosden landed a couple of maidens earlier this week to advertise the form of the yard and Dazzle The Crowd is of interest providing the ground doesn't get too quick while Ijaaza is out of a smart dam and gives her owner a very strong hand here. In a tight maiden, Hamloola is just preferred.
Child Of Our Time (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 8l behind Principal Role (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo stks (5) gf in Oct.
Dazzle The Crowd (IRE) Montjeu filly out of Goncharova.
Ishraaqat 8-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders 6f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Bougainvilia (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo fll stks (5) gd in Jun.
Mexican Deb 40-1 (9-0) Took keen hold early,tracked leading pair, ran green on bend 6f out, pushed along and stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Belgique (9-0) at Windsor 1m mdn flls stks (5) gf.
Queenie's Star (IRE) 100-1 (8-3) Started slowly, behind, some headway on inside over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 10l behind Kakatosi (8-13) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jun.
Sennockian Storm (USA) 2-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 10l behind Aetos (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Shamardal Phantom (IRE) Shamardal filly out of Ripalong.
Snow Magic (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Belgique (9-0) at Windsor 1m mdn flls stks (5) gf.
Youm Al Mizayin 18-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 12l behind Christmas Light (9-0) at York 7f fll mdn stks (4) gf.
Hamloola 15-2 (8-12) Slowly away, towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Adventure Story (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Ijaaza (USA) Storm Cat filly out of Sierra Madre.
