with leaders, driven 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent on outer, chased winner over 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, no impression
ridden and struggling halfway, always behind
slowly into stride, behind, never on terms, eased final furlong
made virtually all, soon racing on stand rail, shaken up over 1f out, drew clear final furlong
slowly into stride, struggling halfway, always behind, tailed off
dwelt, soon pushed along to chase leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders on outer, went 2nd 2f out until 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch on rail, pushed along 3f out, switched right 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon pushed along, struggling halfway, tailed off
Mishrif is selected to land division two of the of the auction maiden after a promising effort first time out in what looked a decent maiden. Concerns exist with regard to the well-being of Peter Chapple-Hyam's string but Mishrif was noted staying on very late in the day at Newmarket. Purchased for 150,000 guineas at the Breeze Ups, he didn't shape like the precious sort you would expect him to be hailing from that sale but nominal improvement from his first to second runs would see land this. Captain Ellis is the obvious danger. He was an expensive failure last time after a highly promising debut effort at Haydock. It looked as if inexperience got the better of him there and the step up to seven furlongs should suit him. Bagber hails from a yard that have had a good August from their small band of runners. He was noted running on in the closing stages last time although he possibly was rather flattered, running through beaten horses late on. Star Links, is a Bernstein colt who sales price as a two year old was considerably lower to that paid for him as a yearling. Cool Strike is worth keeping a check on in the market but Mishrif is the pick.
Bagber 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Midnight Cruiser (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Captain Ellis (USA) 1-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, hd behind Cruikadyke (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul.
Cool Strike (UAE) Halling gelding, half-brother to winning miler Verneau and 1m1f-1m5f winner Pret A Porter.
Dontforgeturshovel 100-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, always towards rear, 14th of 15, 20l behind Absent Pleasure (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Merton Lad Fantastic Light gelding, half-brother to 1m4f winner Wandle.
Mishrif (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Short of room at start, soon mid-division, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 17, 4l behind Wingwalker (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Orangeleg 66-1 (9-3) Chased winners, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind Galpin Junior (9-3) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Royal Willy (IRE) Val Royal colt, related to numerous winners from 6f-1m6f.
Star Links (USA) Bernstein colt, half-brother to winning sprinter/hurdler Star Over Malibu.
Congenial 8-1 (9-0) Started slowly, always behind and never on terms, 9th of 11, 21l behind Floodlit (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
Katie Higgins 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 5l behind Snow Bay (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jul.
