dwelt, raced in rear, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
led until over 1f out, soon one pace, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, hung right and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, led well over 1f out, soon clear, ran on strongly
The Haggas team are firing on all cylinders and MABAANY has a golden opportunity to land a first victory. The colt showed plenty of promise for the future when third to Zumbi in a newcomers' race at Ascot and the winner franked the form by making the frame next time in a Group 3 at York. Charles Hills has done well since taking over from father Barry, who loved to have a winner on the Roodeye and Zammy, unplaced at huge prices in both starts so far, showed he's on the upgrade with a promising effort at Goodwood on his second outing. Chelsea Mick went close at Wolverhampton and should land a maiden at some stage but this is a major step up in class.
Beckfield Point Shirocco colt out of Platinum Princess.
Chelsea Mick 8-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed final strides, 2nd of 9, nk behind Travelling (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Aug.
Latenfast Avonbridge gelding out of Eurolink Cafe.
Mabaany 7-2 (9-0) Held up in touch in rear, headway to join leaders over 1f out, soon every chance, edged right and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Zumbi (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul.
Zammy 50-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 14, 5l behind Sir Glanton (9-1) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.