led, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression
dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, struggling from halfway
with leader, every chance over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, effort and chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish
close up, led over 1f out, stayed on well
Meydan Dubai will find this company easier to handle and can oblige at the expense of Tugalu and Stormy Journey. After posting a promising third on his Goodwood debut, Meydan Dubai was then asked to take on far better company in the Chesham at Royal Ascot. Sent off unconsidered, he was beaten less than two-lengths by Maze at the finish, and if there is any justice, he should have no trouble at all gaining compensation here. Bryan Smart, the trainer of Maze, saddles On Instinct, but a more interesting contender is Kevin Ryan's newcomer Tugalu, who by all accounts has been working well at home. Stormy Journey has more experience and is going the right way, but really, on the evidence of the form so far, it is Meydan Dubai that sets the standard.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Maze (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Tugalu (IRE) Tagula colt, half-brother to 1m and hurdles winner Ingratitude.
Admiralcollingwood Reel Buddy colt out of 6f-1m winner Chocolate.
Maahe (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Took keen hold behind leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 12, 17l behind Ginger Pickle (8-10) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy.
Stormy Journey 9-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden halfway, every chance over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Anosti (8-7) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs.
Lesson In Humility (IRE) Mujadil filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Sensasse.
Tafira (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m2f.
On Instinct (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Dwelt, soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 15l behind Style Award (8-1) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) gf in Jun.