held up in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always struggling towards rear
led for 1f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
took keen hold in touch, brief effort over 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon switched left, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well, ridden out
nodded leaving stalls, soon recovered to lead after 1f, ridden and edged left 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
The short list has to contain Alhaitham, Thalberg and Distinctive Look, and, of these, we will give the vote to Alhaitham. Alhaitham's maiden form has been justifiably rated in the 80s, a kind of mark that has to put him high on the short list of probables for this contest. Thalberg has shown fair maiden form in finishing second at both Ripon and Leicester in his last two maiden races and he looks a major player too. Distinctive Look looks the other key player based on her Lingfield all-weather second placing last time. Finally, with Valuta being hard to assess, we return to the selection, which is Alhaitham, who has form enough to go well in a maiden that lacks strength in depth.
Monsignor Fred 25-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 12l behind Senor Dali (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in May.
Alhaitham (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, effort and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Salute Him (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Seal of Hope 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 19l behind Incidentally (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Thalberg 5-4fav (8-11) In touch, headway 3f out, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Alcyon (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Triple Bluff 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 25l behind Cresta Gold (8-4) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf.
Valuta (USA) Silver Charm colt out of a moderate racemare.
Distinctive Look (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra 1f out, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Postage Stampe (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp (4) pol.
Muntada 8-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden when headed approaching final furlong, faded, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Summer's Eve (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo mdn fll (5) sft in May.