towards rear, effort halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, hung left, chased winner final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never reached challenging position
made all, ridden and hung left over 1f out, driven out final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride and behind, soon chased along, headway over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, driven, stayed on final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong
In a tricky race, the vote goes to Makshoof ahead of Parisian Dream and Sandrey. With his form rating in the low 70s, Makshoof looks set to play a prominent part in today's race given his experience and on the balance of his form. Mark Johnston's Eau Good has to get a mention based on breeding and overall profile and maybe the market will guide, while Effigy has reasonable breeding and, based on his sire being Effisio, holds every chance of handling the going (which was good to soft at the time of writing but with more rain forecast). Barry Hills' 30,000 guineas son of Sakhee, Parisian Dream, has to be considered on his debut, while Rudry Dragon appeared to get the hang of things late on his Newmarket debut and he is not without a chance. Peter Chapple-Hyam's 32,000 guineas son of Noverre, Sandrey, is another to consider, along with Richard Fahey's Smart Angus, who looks to be the stronger of his pair of entries. Finally, Willie Jarvis's Trepa has more of a dirt-based bloodline, although the market should guide, and Howard Johnson's Tarraburn has not quite shown enough to be given a strong shout, although soft going, if it works out that way, can, of course, be a great leveller. Overall, though, we will give Makshoof another chance.
Avoncreek 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, never trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 8l behind Social Rhythm (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Aug.
Eau Good Cadeaux Genereux colt out of 6f & 1m1f winner Girl's Best Friend.
Effigy Efisio colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 2m.
Jazzanova 50-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 11, 37l behind Dimboola (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Makshoof (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Chataway (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Aug.
Milson's Point (IRE) Fasliyev gelding, half-brother to the winning sprinters Headlines & Success Road.
Parisian Dream Sakhee colt, half-brother to 6f winner Esenin.
Rowan Venture 100-1 (9-3) Led until headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 12th of 14, 10l behind Valiance (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jul.
Smart Angus Agnes World colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m.
Tarraburn (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along and edged left halfway, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind He's A Humbug (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Aquilegia (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Started very slowly, behind, hung left from 4f out, some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 23l behind Celtic Sultan (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Lady Grey Bear Tobougg filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m7f.
Rudry Dragon (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Ready For Spring (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Sandrey (IRE) Noverre colt out of a moderate racemare.
Trepa (USA) Hennessy colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
