behind, outpaced over 2f out, driven, kept on under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders
close-up on inside, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd over 1f out, no impression
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
held up, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
chased winner, outpaced when hung left over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, driven, outpaced over 2f out, ridden, no impression final furlong
behind, driven, outpaced over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms
Red Max probably has the best form among the few of these to have raced previously but that does not amount to a great deal and this is likely to go to one of the many newcomers with preference for ARABIAN FLAME, who gets the verdict ahead of Chocolicious and Elmfield Boy. The last mentioned is an American-bred debutant from Richard Fahey's stable and may want the ground to be a shade faster than it actually is so he looks best watched. Bryan Smart's once-raced Dubai Hills is likely to do better over further, while Moon Lightning is likely to appreciate any further rain that may fall but comes from the yard of Mark Tompkins - not known for great success with first time out two-year-old winners. Bryan Smart's Chocolicious is bred to be useful but has an inexperienced apprentice on board and she may want a softer surface so preference is for Arabian Flame. Mick Channon's colt takes the eye on pedigree being by 2000 Guineas winner King's Best out of a half-sister to another 2000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand and she is taken to make a winning start to her career.
Castle Myth (USA) Johannesburg gelding, half-brother to 7f & 1m winner Coastal Fortress.
Dubai Hills 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, effort over 2f out, hampered over 1f and switched right, beaten, 9th of 13, 7l behind Uramazin (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Elmfield Boy (USA) Medaglia d'Oro colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Moccasin Gap.
Moon Lightning (IRE) Desert Prince colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m3f.
Parisian Pyramid (IRE) Verglas colt, half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner She's Our Lass and 1m2f winner King Of Rhythm.
Red Max (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 7l behind Wildcat Wizard (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd.
Royal Max (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Went badly right start, never dangerous after, 12th of 13, 23l behind Rievaulx World (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Arabian Flame (IRE) King's Best colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m4f including useful 1m4f winner Thakafaat.
Ivor Novello (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 16l behind Fareer (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Lakeman (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Chased leaders far side, driven 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind On Offer (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs.
Chocolicious (IRE) Captain Rio filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Ball Burst.
