led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on well to take third inside final furlong, but not trouble first 2
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not quickened over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no headway from 2f out
in touch, chased leader 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead post
mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra, one pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden and weakened 3f out, tailed off over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, ridden along 4f out, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
tracked leader, led going well 2f out, driven final furlong, all out, caught post
always behind, ridden 3f out, never nearer
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened from 3f out
steadied start, always towards rear, never dangerous final 2f
steadied start, some headway on outer over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, tailed off
Nisaal is the tentative selection from Art Trend and Dancer In Demand in a race where the market should prove to be informative. John Dunlop's Indian Ridge colt was relatively short in the betting for his debut in a Newmarket maiden that has seen the second, third and sixth all go on to win and the winner finish third in the Group 3 Chester Vase. He made some progress from the rear before tiring in the closing stages and should be all the better for the run although he has work to do from his draw. Art Trend has made the frame on both starts but will probably need to post an improved performance if he's to open his account today. Special Reserve and Dubai Samurai are beginning to look exposed and It's A Date is best watched today despite having shown promise last year. Solar Max, One Oak, Filun and Water Violet should all be watched with interest but it would be no surprise were the superbly bred Dancer In Demand to fare best of the newcomers. We'll side with experience though and award the vote to Nisaal.
Art Trend (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Led, driven along 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Tighnabruaich (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Daarth Alhaarth colt out of winning miler Glamorous Girl.
Dancer In Demand (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 1m2f-2m6f including Derby winner North Light and stayer Cover Up.
Dubai Samurai 2-1fav (9-3) Led after 2f, headed inside final 3f, weakened quickly, 7th of 10, 15l behind Bronze Cannon (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Sept.
Filun Montjeu colt, half-brother to 1m4f and hurdles winner Furmigadelagiusta.
It's A Date 50-1 (9-0) Raced centre, held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on, 8th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Tanweer (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Nisaal (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, driven and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 12l behind Pampas Cat (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Purlando (GER) Lando gelding, half-brother to Papa Luna, a prolific 1m winner in Germany.
Seven Stars Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Epiphany.
Solar Max (IRE) Galileo gelding out of an unraced mare.
Special Reserve (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, challenged on bit 2f out, eased into narrow lead briefly over 1f out, ridden and every chance until no extra near finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Killcara Boy (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Yellow Thunder (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Tracked leader until over 5f out, remained close up, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 15l behind Stone of Scone (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Kijivu 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, brief effort 4f out, last of 7, 13l behind House of Lords (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Mar.
One Oak (USA) Galileo filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Water Violet Dubai Destination filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 1m-1m6f.
