held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always towards rear
held up towards rear, effort over 3f out, no impression
led, soon clear, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, held up behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
chased clear leader until over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
in touch, chased leaders over 4f out, led 3f out, soon ridden, clear approaching final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
chased leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, chased winner 2f out, not quicken
held up, mid-division and keen, weakened over 3f out
An interesting maiden here in which Rhaam gets the vote ahead of Master Halling and Heron Bay. Barry Hills' colt is a half-brother to the smart Alfie Flits and has improved with every run to date. The form of his last race has been irrefutably franked by the winner scoring well since and with more improvement to come, Rhaam is taken to get his head in front. Master Halling is entitled to come on for his debut when a fair third and he should know more today. Samuel shaped with more encouragement last month on just his second run and is another to consider, whilst Heron Bay looks a live threat. He ran well at Chester last time out and may be suited by today's longer straight. Lion Sands returns from a lengthy break but this son of Montjeu should be considered carefully. An intriguing contest, and Rhaam gets the tentative vote.
Modarab 66-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Dan Dare (9-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Heron Bay 17-2 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along and progressed over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd last stride, not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Al Tharib (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) gd.
Lion Sands 4-5fav (9-3) Keen, chased leaders, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 2l behind Paceman (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Master Halling 16-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway and ran greenly 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Dansant (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Rhaam 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 4f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Spice Route (9-3) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Samuel 12-1 (9-3) Held up, effort when not clear run over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Western Adventure (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Grizebeck (IRE) 80-1 (9-13) Held up and keen, headway over 6f out, led over 4f out, headed 2f out and one pace, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Veracity (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Honorable Love 22-1 (8-7) Ridden and headeway over 3f out, close up 2f out, not much room over 1f out, soon switched right, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Mad Rush (9-3) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
