tracked leader, lost place well over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leading pair, effort to chase winner well over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression until ran on well to close on winner final 100 yards, held near finish
made all, driven clear over 1f out until ridden and pressed final 100 yards, held on near finish
in rear, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
dwelt, went right and left start, soon in touch, driven and outpaced when wandered over 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up in 5th, ridden over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out until inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, no impression
Not the strongest of maidens and newcomer GRAND DUCHY is suggested. The Medicean colt looks to be the pick of the Godolphin pair on jockey bookings and is related to both fast ground lover Cape Cross and a dual sprint winner in France. Mahmood Al Zarooni's juveniles have been in cracking form and we will side with him. Stablemate Freehand was unfancied and last on debut and may take more than that one start to get fully into the groove, so a better bet looks to be Menadati. David Lanigan's charge is improving and will be no easybeat. Tmaam is worth a market check but will come on for this and Grand Duchy is preferred.
Freehand (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly away, carried head high and reluctant to race, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Liberty Cap (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Grand Duchy Medicean colt out of Pazzazz.
Menadati (USA) 11-4fav (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out to chase leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Sky Falcon (8-10) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Tapis Libre 100-1 (8-12) In rear, outpaced 4f out, tailed off over 2f out, 11th of 12, 17l behind Samurai Sword (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul.
Auburn Lady 80-1 (8-12) Started very slowly, always behind, tailed off, last of 7, 38l behind My Single Malt (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Livinadream 50-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon lost place and behind, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 29l behind Polar Kite (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul.
Tmaam (USA) Dynaformer colt out of Thread.
