tracked leaders in 3rd place, ridden to lead final furlong, kept on well towards finish
close up and keen, hung right, lost place before halfway
with leader, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to take 2nd place near finish, always well held by winner
INDIAN RAJ was not without support on his Windsor debut when narrowly failing to deal with African Friend who had the advantage of a previous race. That was a pleasing debut and the Iffraaj gelding would only have to make normal improvement to land an ordinary maiden here. Golden Easter failed to justify odds-on favouritism in May when only third of five in a modest Brighton maiden but that was a first run since last August and she'll be a major danger if back to the best of her juvenile form for Kevin Ryan. Tawaafoq is next best but is more exposed and will need to improve.
Indian Raj 4-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway 2f out, soon chasing winner, every chance throughout final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 6, hd behind African Friend (9-12) at Windsor 5f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Swing Time (IRE) Choisir gelding out of Damalis.
Tawaafoq 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Crafty Madam (9-0) at Salisbury 6f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Tea El Tee (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Yorkshire Rover (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Tina Teaspoon Kheleyf filly out of Button Moon.
Golden Easter (USA) 8-13fav (8-12) Keen, led early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon hung right towards stands side, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Secret Strategy (9-3) at Brighton 5f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
