chased leaders, ridden and hampered over 1f out, weakened after
led, ridden 2f out, edged left and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway 3f out, edged left 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon clear
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakening when not much room over 1f out
raced keenly, chased leader, weakening when not much room over 1f out
reared start, pulled hard and always behind
held up, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, not much room on rail and snatched up over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on inside final furlong
took keen hold in rear, no chance when hung right 2f out, soon eased
This looks like, potentially, the weakest of the maidens and Tartan Bearer can make a winning debut; Foolin Myself and Day Of Destiny make it to the shortlist. Sir Michael Stoute's son of Spectrum is a full-brother to Golan and he looks to be starting off at the right trip. Whilst the stable's runners can often improve for the run, if the market speaks in this favour then he should be a major force especially with his stable banging in the winners. Nayef Star comes from a stable who can ready a newcomer so Jeremy Noseda's colt is one to watch for market support, along with the Barry Hills-trained Day Of Destiny. His breeding is perhaps not as striking as some of his well-touted stablemates but nevertheless he shouldn't be overlooked. His stablemate Foolin Myself started a big price on debut over this course and distance but excelled himself with a close-up fifth. He will no doubt get further in time but he should be all the wiser for that debut outing. The other newcomers will need checks in the betting, however Tartan Bearer looks the most interesting and is fancied to score.
Day of Destiny (IRE) Clodovil colt, half-brother to winning hurdler Ever Special and 7f winner Puta Laju.
Emerald Crystal (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 12th of 15, 20l behind Whistledownwind (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Foolin Myself 40-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, hung left approaching final furlong, stayed on well, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Almajd (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Nayef Star Nayef colt, half-brother to 6f-1m1f winner Zabaglione and miler Strawberry Leaf.
Pacifism (UAE) 12-1 (9-3) With leader, not much room 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 12l behind Mountain Pride (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Perez Prado (USA) Kingmambo colt out of an unraced half-sister to Russian Rhythm and Perfectperformance.
Redarsene 4-1 (8-12) Held up, some headway and switched right 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 12l behind Desert Thistle (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Sundowner (IRE) Galileo colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Regal Sunset.
Tartan Bearer (IRE) Spectrum colt, brother to the top-class Golan and winning miler Gift Range, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Zhebe Dr Fong colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Sobinka.
Cascades (IRE) Alhaarth colt, half-brother to winning milers Doctor Dash and Barshiba.
