behind, ridden along 3f out, stayed on nicely final 2f, never near to challenge (should improve)
held up in touch, chased leader 2f out, ran on under pressure to lead final half furlong, soon clear, driven out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, without troubling leaders
prominent, kept on same pace from 2f out, faded inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway, gradually weakened
in touch, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, no chance with leading pair final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, 2 lengths clear 2f out, no extra when headed final half furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, behind mid-division, ridden and no impression on leaders 2f out, stayed on one pace, never nearer
slowly into stride, always behind, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
always behind, ridden halfway, struggling over 2f out, never dangerous
started slowly, behind, headway into mid-division halfway, never troubled leaders
mid-division, shaken up and switched right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong (better for race)
tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened quickly over 1f out
always behind, ridden 3f out, never dangerous final 2f
never better than mid-division, but kept on well from over 1f out
started slowly, always in rear group, never a factor
ALAZEYAB is put forwards with Block Party and Holyrood just two others that could feature. Those three have all raced but punters are faced with the usual conundrum here and are sure to hear the odd whisper for several of these regally bred newcomers. The selection featured in a Sandown maiden that is beginning to work out with the third and seventh winning next time and the fourth and eleventh running well. He has the requisite big race entries and hails from a respected yard. If entries are anything to go by then big runs will be expected from the likes of Pagan Flight, Skanky Biscuit and Tactic whilst a few more hold an engagement for the Derby. Roger Charlton won this with Proponent in 2006 and he saddled one of those to finish in front of the selection at Sandown so any support for Block Party who showed a degree of promise on debut would be of interest. Holyrood was well supported to open his account at Goodwood following a decent start to his career at Newmarket. He still has an entry in the Dewhurst and is probably worth another chance but we'll plump for Alazeyab.
Above Average (IRE) High Chaparral colt, half-brother to 6f winner Spinning Crystal.
Alazeyab (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort on rail 2f out, not quicken and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Anmar (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Block Party 33-1 (9-3) Started slowly, settled in rear, some late progress from over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 6l behind Brief Candle (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Blue Tango (IRE) Noverre colt, half-brother to several winners.
Durgan 20-1 (9-3) Led until headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 5l behind Anmar (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Eastern Empire Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to 1m1f winner Velma Kelly.
Fire King Foaled 15 May. Half-brother to Montecito, won over 1m 4f at three years, 1m at four and five years and 7f at five years, Starlight Gazer, won over 6f at three years and 7f twice at four years and Tinnarinka, won over 1m at four years. Up against it o.
Holyrood 2-1fav (9-0) Always mid-division, 7th of 16, 9l behind Jukebox Jury (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Aug.
King's Sabre 66-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, keen, held up in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 15l behind Playfellow (9-5) at Lingfield 7f nov stk (5) pol.
Legislate Dansili colt, half-brother to several winners including the useful Tenby.
Nicky Nutjob (GER) Fasliyev colt out of a mare who won over 1m1f in the USA.
Pagan Flight (IRE) Hawk Wing colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Silverglas (IRE) Verglas colt, half-brother to 6f winners Canary Island and City Of Tribes.
Tactic Sadler's Wells colt, half-brother to 1m winner Taaresh.
Tarruji (IRE) Verglas colt, half-brother to flat and jumps winner Predator.
Dane's World (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Soon well off the pace, towards rear, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 13, 35l behind Gower Valentine (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Jul.
Netta (IRE) Barathea filly, sister to several winners on the flat and over timber.
Red Hot Pepper Red Ransom filly, half-sister to winning miler Hyde Park and middle-distance winner Pinch of Salt.
Skanky Biscuit Peintre Celebre colt, half-brother to winning miler Western Gleam and 1m2f winner Eclaircie.
