tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides
held up, headway and not clear run 2f out, ridden and steadily switched right, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, headway 3f out, led just over 1f out quickened clear, impressive
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, not clear run 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
led, ridden and headed at just over 1f out, not pace of winner, lost 2nd final strides
went badly right start, always behind
As is so often the case the market will help guide to the chances of the newcomers, however Nawaaff made a pleasing debut at York in a better race than this and can win today at the main expense of Barbarossa and Bobs Surprise. The selection was only beaten just over a length on debut and with ground conditions similar today, he looks worth siding with. The time of that race was decent and with nominal improvement (was green on debut), he should take plenty of beating. Richard Hannon's pair Barbarossa and Mymumsaysimthebest are of interest on their debuts, the former looks the pick on jockey bookings. Vigano should come on for his debut run but will need to to play a part here, whilst Amanda Perrett's horses are in good form so Lisselan Prospect must be considered, although the stable aren't renowned for first time out winners. Captain Esteem and Bobs Surprise represent the in-form Barry Hills and the market will help guide their chances but both are bred to be effective over this trip at two. Nawaaff though has solid form and gets the confident selection.
Barbarossa Beat All colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m including useful Overbury.
Bobs Surprise Bertolini colt, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Captain Esteem Mark of Esteem colt, half-brother to 7f-1m3f winner Daring Affair and 6f-7f winner Apply Dapply.
Lisselan Prospect (USA) Suave Prospect colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m1f.
Mymumsaysimthebest Reel Buddy colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Safari Mischief.
Nawaaff 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched right, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Feared In Flight (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in May.
Palm Court Green Desert colt, half-brother to high-class 5f-6f French winner Zinziberine.
Sparton Duke (IRE) Xaar colt, half-brother to several winners from 7f-1m2f.
