prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace
steadied start held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to challenge winner inside final furlong, no extra near finish
led, headed halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
with leader, ridden and ever chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
MEZMAAR was quietly fancied for the Coventry Stakes after impressing on his debut at Haydock. He ruined his chance by pulling too hard and was eased at Ascot but still beaten less than seven lengths. Given plenty of time to mature, Charles Hills' colt should get back on the winning trail in this small field. Samminder looks his likely market rival as his Yarmouth victim, Pickled Pelican, won a nursery by seven lengths last week, though Peter Chapple-Hyam's charge hasn't raced since May. Mr Majeika is fairly consistent but looks up against it on today's terms.
Mezmaar 13-2 (9-1) Raced centre, tracked leaders, keen hold, ridden to challenge when groups merged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 23, 7l behind Power (9-1) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Jun.
Mr Majeika (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 10l behind Ponty Acclaim (9-1) at Ripon 5f 2yo stks (3) gs in Aug.
Samminder (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Held up, smooth headway on outer from 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortable, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Pickled Pelican (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Pius Parker (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Led 3f, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 12l behind Sovereign Debt (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.
Redair (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Led, headed 4f out, ridden 3f out, led again over 1f out until entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Imelda Mayhem (9-0) at Ffos Las 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.