slowly into stride, behind until some late headway
slight lead to over 2f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, behind, ridden halfway, never in contention
reared start, soon recovered to chase leaders on outside, ridden halfway, soon weakened
behind until some late headway
tracked leaders, led going well inside final 2f, shaken up and quicken near final furlong, very easily
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
soon well outpaced and in rear
Tajdeef gets a tentative vote over Redsensor, with We're Delighted and Exclamation other interesting newcomers. Those mentioned all hail from top stables and are sure to know their job, so we would stress that the market should be noted, but we will put forward Tajdeef as the answer. The Barry Hills inmate holds a clutch of Group-race entries including the Middle Park Stakes in October, so is obviously highly thought of. Bred to get a mile in time, he may take high order among the current crop of juveniles, and can make an immediate impact here. Richard Hannon is double-handed with Rich Kid and Redsensor, and preference is for the latter, with in-form Ryan Moore on board. This colt's main target is the valuable St Leger Sales race in the autumn. We're Delighted is a son of Tobougg, whom Mick Channon trained to win the Dewhurst. The sire never really excelled on fast ground, so a watching brief is advised. Exclamation has plenty of big-race entries including the Mill Reef, so is another for the notebook, but Tajdeef could be the best of the lot and is the pick.
Exclamation Acclamation colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Native American.
Highland Laddie Lomitas colt, half-brother to flat and hurdles winner Vinando.
Musashi (IRE) Hawk Wing colt, half-brother to a winning 2yo in France.
Redsensor Redback colt out of winning sprinter Xtrasensory.
Rich Kid (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Ran green in rear, moderate late headway, 11th of 15, 7l behind Baronovici (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Tajdeef (USA) Aljabr colt, half-brother to 7f winner Tawaajud.
We're Delighted Tobougg colt out of winning sprinter Samadilla.
Wogan's Sister Lahib filly, half-brother to 7f winner Tashadelek and 1m-1m2f winner Princelywallywogan.