dwelt, soon tracking leaders, ridden on outside 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up, never in contention
made all, ridden and in command over 1f out, stayed on well
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
In this maiden, we will side with Minos ahead of Murrin and Ajhar. Ones that catch the eye based on breeding are Ajhar and Hatton Flight, so watch the betting. The best form on offer appears to come from Minos, who was a fair second in a similar event at Chester last time, a run that showed he can handle a track that requires balance. Kalasam, who made eyecatching late headway at Warwick last time despite running green, and Murrin, who made late headway at Sandown on his debut behind Big Robert (who runs earlier on the card), are others to consider, but the vote stays with Minos.
Ajhar (USA) Diesis colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
Grand Diamond (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Duke of Tuscany (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Grand Officer (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 17l behind Tembanee (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Hatherden 40-1 (9-3) Always behind, 11th of 12, 13l behind Big Robert (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Hatton Flight Kahyasi colt out of Platonic.
Kalasam 17-2 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Buccellati (9-1) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Lordship (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leader to 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 9l behind Sanbuch (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Jun.
Minos (IRE) 7-4 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Ravi River (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Mud Monkey Muhtarram colt out of 1m6f winner Tenderfoot.
Mujahaz (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ridden halfway, always behind, 8th of 9, 14l behind Prince Forever (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Murrin (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along on outer 3f out, kept on final furlong, never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 7l behind Big Robert (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Mystical Moon 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 9, 17l behind Duke of Tuscany (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Ski For Luck (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 14l behind Yazamaan (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Fiumicino 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Baroness Richter (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
