prominent on inside when clipped heels and stumbled after 2f, behind afterwards, never dangerous final 2f
always behind, outpaced over 2f out
led, shaken up over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner afterwards, kept on well for 2nd
close up to over 3f out, gradually lost place, weakened over 2f out
prominent, chased leader over 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, shaken up and clear inside final furlong, readily
started slowly, in rear, well behind 2f out, stayed on final furlong but never dangerous
took keen hold, tracked leader to over 3f out, prominent, stayed on for 3rd, not trouble 1st 2
in touch on outer, wide straight entering final 2f, kept on but no chance with leaders over 1f out
started slowly, towards rear, very wide straight and plenty to do inside final 2f, stayed on final furlong, neares finish
tracking leaders on inner when badly hampered and checked after 2f, lost place, always behind afterwards
raced on outer behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
Meydan Dubai, Masaalek and Pride of India make most appeal in this maiden and the vote is given to Masaalek. The selection lost no caste in defeat when he chased home Virtual last time out. He was slowly away that day but he made giant strides in the closing stages and he was a little unlucky. He should come on for the run and he rates as a solid bet. Meydan Dubai chased home Rash Judgement at Windsor last time out, but that was in August last year so the lack of race fitness could be an issue for this colt today. Pride Of India was amongst the market leaders on his debut but he disappointed. He is clearly better than that and with that experience under his belt he is worth considering. Connor's Choice has got some fair form but he is exposed compared to some of these and for the winner we will stick with Masaalek who looks a rock solid bet.
Ma Ridge 33-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, hampered and dropped to rear 2f out, soon ridden, headway and effort final furlong, edged left under pressure towards finish, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Napoletano (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Cape Tycoon (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Always in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 10, 25l behind All In The Red (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Connor's Choice 10-3 (9-0) Led, shaken up and ridden clear 2f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 6, hd behind Maxwil (9-0) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Oct.
First Tracks (IRE) Oasis Dream colt out of 5f-1m winner Housekeeper.
Masaalek 15-8 (9-0) Slowly away, headway to go mid-division over 4f out, ridden and chased leading pair 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Virtual (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Nightjar (USA) 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leader over 5f, ridden and weakened tamely, 9th of 11, 30l behind Indian Skipper (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Pride of India (USA) 5-1co-fav (9-3) In touch, effort and hampered well over 1f out, soon beaten, 9th of 19, 8l behind Luck Money (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Style Icon 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 11l behind Virtual (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Thumbs Up Intikhab colt, half-brother to winners in France.
Ivory Silk 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 9l behind Danae (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn fll (4) gd in Apr.
Ma Al Salamah (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Street Star (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Sept.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) Led on rail, driven and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Rash Judgement (8-12) at Windsor 6f nov aut stk (5) gd in Aug.
