dwelt, took keen hold, held up and behind most of way
behind, ridden over 4f out, kept on 2f out, never dangerous
never better than mid-division
soon led, ridden final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, kept on under pressure final furlong, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and beaten 3f out
s.s,sn chasing leaders, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f
slowly into stride, always in rear, tailed off final 2f
slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, never nearer
soon chased winner, ridden 2f out, stayed on, no impression on winner
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, kept on under pressure final furlong, never able to challenge
held up and behind, ridden and weakened 3f out
led early, stayed prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
The first of nine headscratchers on the all-weather this afternoon. Plenty of interest from the Newmarket stables although not many of the more fancied runners are drawn well. Dubai Lightning has the form in the book at least. He was a beaten favourite when second to subsequent Group winner, Governor Brown at York, so he is clearly held in high regard at home. The draw of sixteen is no help today and while he possesses clear ability, it may be better to just watch. Nassaro is an interesting debutant from the Sir Michael Stoute stable. Well related to crack sprinter, Namid, he should possess plenty of speed. The market should prove the best guide. Barry Hills' Zeuss is potentially open to improvement. He was sixth to Elusive City on debut despite showing signs of greenness and could literally be anything. Of the remainder, Moon Jaguar makes some appeal. He is closely related to two precocious two year olds in Double Quick and Speedy James and should know his job.
