made virtually all, quickened approaching final furlong, ran on, comfortably
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, prominent for 4f
dwelt, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
in touch, ridden along halfway, hung left when weakening final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
held up, ridden along and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden along halfway, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, always rear division
held up, veered left when hampered after 1f when horse fell
held up, hampered after 1f, not recovered
A tricky maiden opens proceedings here and a market check should reveal the clues to the runners, but we are going to side with ALRASM, ahead of Key Breeze and Big Audio. The Michael Jarvis trained selection was the beaten favourite on his debut last time. The selection Acclamation colt is out of a winner at 1m in France. He is a long term prospect but could take victory here, before moving on to better things. Debutant Key Breeze represents the in-form yard of John Gosden who usually does well with his two year olds. The colt is expected to do well here and we expect to see him there or thereabouts at the post. Richard Hannon's Big Audio was a beaten favourite at Goodwood last time, with the colt staying on in pleasing style late on down the middle of the track and any natural improvement should see him make the frame. Desert Forest is another interesting debutant and the market may point to his chance. A few big yards are being represented here so this maiden should be fairly competitive but we will side with Alrasm.
Alrasm (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, challenged travelling well 2f out, ran green, led briefly 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Meglio Ancora (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Another Grand (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 12, 24l behind Kaptain Kirkup (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs.
Big Audio (IRE) 4-1fav (9-3) Behind, switched right to outer over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to press for 3rd, no impression on front pair, 4th of 12, 6l behind Goodwood Maestro (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Branderburgo (IRE) High Chaparral colt out of Farhad.
Camacho Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Mon Brav (9-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd.
Desert Forest (IRE) Desert Style gelding out of Mine Hostess.
Island Express (IRE) 200-1 (8-12) Outpaced and soon ridden along, reminders halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 8l behind Archers Road (9-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (2) gd.
Key Breeze Exceed And Excel colt out of Cayman Sound.
Nolecce Reset gelding out of Ghassanah.
Petrocelli 18-1 (9-3) In touch, chased winner over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Atacama Crossing (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Public Service (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Sintra.
Rigid Refuse To Bend colt out of Supersonic.
Sandy Toes 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 27l behind Tawaabb (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
The Caped Crusader (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of Phariseek.
Thinking Makbul colt out of Concentration.
