Midfield, ridden 4f out, no impression
Midfield, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on
Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on
Held up, ridden 4f out, headway 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on well
Chased leader, ridden 2f out, no extra
Optiva Star has entries in some valuable sales races later in the season and this slight step up in trip will suit the Windsor third. But MYSTERIOUS NIGHT (NAP) was all the rage in what looked an above-average maiden here last month and came up just short. Had he steered a straight course in the closing stages, the Godolphin colt would almost certainly have won and he can recoup losses today. John Chard VC was beaten under a length over course and distance nine days ago and looks another useful recruit while newcomers Bashawaat and Kyeema represent powerful stables. Promoter has an eye-catching pedigree but he will likely thrive when tackling further.
Barleybrown Zoustar colt out of Shozita.
Bashawaat Dark Angel colt out of Intrigue.
Billaki Mou (FR) Belgian Bill gelding out of Billie Jean.
Constitution Churchill colt out of Pack Together.
John Chard Vc 11-1 (9-7) In touch in mid-division, headway when not much room over 2f out, soon switched left, every chance inside final furlong, soon held by winner, kept on, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Sydneyarms Chelsea (9-2) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (5) gs in May.
Kyeema Siyouni gelding out of Karisma.
Magical Merlin (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Aphrodite's Angel.
Mysterious Night (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) Wore hood to post, raced towards near side, chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, shaken up and ran on inside final furlong, strong challenge close home, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Dark Thirty (9-7) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gd in May.
Optiva Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Went left start, chased winner, pushed along lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Paddy's Day (9-7) at Windsor 6f stks (4) gf in May.
Promoter Showcasing colt out of Hereawi.
Mill Stream (IRE) Gleneagles colt out of Swirral Edge.