held up in group racing on stands side rail, pushed along over 3f out, soon no impression
raced on stands side rail, made virtually all, green, edged left and joined main group approaching halfway, in command final furlong, stayed on well
close up in centre, outpaced over 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong
slowly away, behind in group on stands side rail, made some moderate headway
chased leaders in centre, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
close up in centre, effort to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slight lead in centre, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in stands side group, pushed along over 2f out, no impression
close up in group on stands side, weakened over 2f out
prominent in centre, weakened quickly over 2f out
slowly away, raced centre, outpaced and always behind
raced in group on stands side rail, outpaced and always behind
prominent on stands side, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Not a lot of form to go on so without reference to the market, TAMAATHUL gets our verdict with Lunar Victory and Dancing David best of those to have faced the starter. The son of Tiger Hill holds an entry in The Derby but with plenty of French winners over similar trips in the pedigree; we are confident that he can do himself justice today. Lunar Victory is related to a number of solid American middle distance performers. He will have learnt plenty from a previous visit to Newbury. Dancing David can be anticipated to have come on for his debut at Salisbury; especially as it was made in a Novice stakes rather than a standard maiden. Alfonso The Wise is a half-brother to Heron Island so may well need a little more time before we see the best of him. London Stripe holds an entry in the Irish Derby. His dam stayed 1m2f and is out of smart sprinter, Hamas. Goldtrek does not hold any fancy entries though Roger Charlton's horses are in much better form than what they once were. Tenesee is a half-brother to seven furlong specialist, Hazytoo, and could literally be anything. A race for videos rather than heavy wagers but Tamaathul looks the ticket on breeding.
Alfonso The Wise (IRE) Galileo colt out of Dalawara.
Dancing David (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) In rear, headway well over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Raine's Cross (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2yo nov stk (4) gs in Sep.
Falahill Selkirk colt out of Felucca.
First Fandango Hernando colt out of First Fantasy.
Green Moon (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Green Noon.
London Stripe (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar colt out of Agenda.
Lunar Victory (USA) 3-1 (8-12) Held up in 5th, headway over 2f out, chased winner briefly over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Ameer (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2yo stks (2) gf in Sep.
Pont De Nuit 9-1 (9-3) Soon in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 15, 15l behind Beauchamp Yorker (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Street Entertainer (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Opera Ridge.
Tamaathul Tiger Hill colt out of Tahrir.
Tenessee Nayef colt out of Shukran.
The Mighty Mod (USA) 18-1 (9-0) In rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, no further progress, 9th of 13, 11l behind Sharaayeen (9-0) at Ffos Las 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
French Fantasy Cadeaux Genereux filly out of Footlight Fantasy.
Goldtrek (USA) Medallist filly out of Traipse.
Serious Spirit Pastoral Pursuits filly out of Motto.
Veni Vedi Veci (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear on outside, ridden over 2f out, never in contention, 9th of 13, 23l behind Togiak (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
