started slowly, behind, in touch, stayed on to take 3rd just over 1f out, not troubled leading pair
with leader until weakened quickly over 2f out
raced keenly, close up, effort 2f out, not quicken when slightly squeezed approaching final furllong, kept on one pace
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened rapidly over 1f out, tailed off
started slowly, held up, chased leaders 2f out, quicken to lead just over 1f out, edged right, soon drew clear, pushed out comfortably
led narrowly, headed 2f out, soon ridden, edged right approaching final furlong, weakened
held up in rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent on outside, ridden to lead 2f out, no extra when headed just over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
held up in touch, modest effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened
The two runs that EUSTON SQUARE have had this season could prove telling, and John Gosden's colt is selected to win division one of the maiden, in preference to Splendorinthegrass and Broad Cairn. The low draw may not be a negative here, but previous runnings of this race suggest that it won't produce a winner first time out, and there are several debutantes here. Third in his last two runs, one on the turf and one on the Polytrack, Euston Square is a half-brother to July Cup winner Continent, and he looks well capable at this sort of level, in what's his fourth outing. He's the most experienced, the only one with an official rating running off a mark of 86. Splendorinthegrass couldn't repay his owners who sponsored a Group 3 race here in October, but he did well to finish fifth after missing the break and shaped as if this sort of contest should be within his scope. He's twice been sold for big money, and connections will want a return. Broad Cairn was runner-up here in a similar race last summer in what's his only run to date; owned by The Queen, Her majesty will have a broad smile if he improves second time out. he's one of several here pencilled in for a run in another maiden at Nottingham next week. We think Euston Square won't be going there though, as we think he'll break his duck in this one.
Broad Cairn 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, green, kept on inside final furlong and went 2nd last stride, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Whispering Angel (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Captain Peachey 50-1 (9-0) Hanging right from over 2f out, always rear division, 10th of 11, 17l behind Rapid Water (9-0) at Salisbury 6f mdn stks (5) gf.
Durgan 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken, stayed on one pace, 6th of 18, 6l behind Alazeyab (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Francis Walsingham (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong and faded, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Tryst (9-10) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Prince Of Dance Danehill Dancer colt out of Princess Ellen.
Secret Hero 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out, 10th of 12, 23l behind Bridge Of Gold (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) sft in Apr.
Bermondsey Girl Bertolini filly out of Upend.
Ermine And Velvet 14-1 (8-12) Led until headed over 3f out, stayed in touch until weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 21l behind King's Starlet (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Regal Blush Bachelor Duke filly out of Royale Rose.
Euston Square 9-4 (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well, just failed, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Tryst (9-10) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Splendorinthegrass (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Steadied start, soon in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, not quickened and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 7l behind Evasive (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks G3 (1) sft in Oct.
