ridden along towards rear, never a factor
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out
prominent, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not a threat
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never nearer
led, shaken up over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly from 2f out
held up behind, good headway over 2f out, quickened well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven clear
started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
started very slowly, always in rear, never a factor
tracked leader, ridden, effort over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
behind, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled first 2
in touch, ridden, hung left over 2f out, soon weakened
In an interesting maiden, Third Set gets the call ahead of Marbaa and Mumaathel. Third Set showed plenty of promise for the future when finishing second to Bosset on his debut at Newbury and, although not so well drawn, has to be considered in an interesting maiden. Blushing Light is bred for this type of surface and is interesting on his debut. Dixie Storm hails from an in-form yard and showed promise on his Newmarket debut. Imperial Harry will have to improve on his debut run, while the form of Marbaa's Newmarket debut fourth reads pretty well so grant him all due respect. Mumaathel has gone close on both starts and is also a big player tonight. Pronto Vende has likeable breeding, as does Tuning Fork's half-brother Ticking, but Seal Of Hope looks the second string from Marcus Tregoning's yard. Fluted Crystal is another to have something to like on breeding, while Crimplene's half-sister, Local Spirit, has shown some promise but might find one or two too good tonight. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Third Set.
Blushing Light (USA) Mt Livermore colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Mytax.
Dixie Storm (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to lead briefly over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 11, 7l behind Secret World (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Imperial Harry 33-1 (9-0) Chased leader until weakened 2f out, 8th of 16, 18l behind Shahin (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Mumaathel (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Held up in touch, going well when no room from over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, finished strongly to take 2nd near finish, not revover, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Illustrious Blue (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Pronto Vende (IRE) Fasliyev gelding, half-brother to 6f winners Headlines and Success Road.
Third Set (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up behind, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Bosset (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Fluted Crystal Alhaarth filly, half sister to 7f and 8f winner Desert Lover.
Local Spirit (USA) 7-4fav (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden, flashed tail over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Snowy Day (8-13) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Apr.
