tracked leaders, driven along on inside from 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
in touch, challenged from 3f out, driven and one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
pushed along entering straight and always in rear
in touch, driven on inside 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
behind, moderate headway final furlong
in touch, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, always held
held up in rear, steady headway 3f out, never reached leaders
held up in rear, kept on steadily final 2f
reared start, always behind
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on steadily final furlong
tracked leader, hard driven 2f out, no chance with front pair final furlong, just held on for 3rd
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
Ajhar is preferred to Jalil and Ancient Culture. Marcus Tregoning's stable look to have emerged in flying form following the virus and although the amount of seconds are worrying - the fact that the Maktoum's have kept faith over the winter is enough reason for us to side with him. Jalil attempts to justify his sizeable pricetag having failed first time up as a juvenile. Diamond Tycoon was infront of him that day so he is not without some hope. Ancient Culture was nicely backed on debut at Windsor so must have shown something at home. Stablemate, Praxiteles is watched in the market. Make Haste will qualify for handicaps following this run but has been highly tried in the past. Easterly Breeze has ran as if needing this step up in trip and could go well at big odds. King's Story should have a likeable attitude to the game given her mother, Poppy Carew, was as tough as old boots. Pathos should handle the surface on breeding and is another to note for the future. Ajhar has been kept faith with by the Maktoums and looks the one to be on.
Ajhar (USA) 7-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sunshine Kid (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Ancient Culture 4-1 (9-3) Slowly away, ran greenly in rear, headway over 1f out, pushed along and ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Dansant (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Beauchamp Viking Compton Admiral gelding, brother to 7f winner Beauchamp Unique, half-brother to 1m4f winner Beauchamp Quiz.
Easterly Breeze (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression until stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 2l behind Shot Gun (8-11) at Epsom 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Fraternal 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 15l behind Mutanaseb (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Jalil (USA) 4-6fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 13, 3l behind Sam Lord (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Make Haste (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leader to 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 9, 11l behind Western Adventure (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Praxiteles (IRE) Sadler's Wells colt, brother to several winners from 1m2f-1m5f including the outstanding Islington and Greek Dance.
