held up in touch, joined leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
led until over 2f out, rallied and led again inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, always behind
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon faded
slowly into stride, mid-division, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always behind
held up, headway over 3f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
in touch, stayed on same pace final 2f
Alhaajes ran with credit in the Dee Stakes last time and should appreciate this return to a maiden but the Barry Hills-trained colt faces stiff opposition from Dan Dare, who gets the vote with Invention rated the best of the remainder. The selection ran promising races on his two starts as a juvenile, latterly when a close fourth behind Hazeyemm at Newbury and, with the yard of Sir Michael Stoute in such good form, the likelihood is that he will be fit enough for his return. Mohtarres was well held on his only start at two but could be a good deal better than that run would suggest, while Gallant Sir is an interesting newcomer for who a market move would have to be noted. Miss Trinidad is bred to be useful and is another to consider along with Henry Cecil's Thumpers Dream, especially now that the yard is amongst the winners this term. John Gosden's Invention is entitled to come on a bundle for his run in the Wood Ditton that is working out this year but Dan Dare looks a likely improver this term and gets the vote to make a winning return.
Alhaajes (USA) 11-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 3f out, ridden when bumped over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Art Deco (8-12) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs.
Dan Dare (USA) 2-1 (8-11) Close up on outer, effort 2f out, unable to challenge, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Hazeymm (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Gallant Sir Grand Lodge colt, half-brother to several winners up to 1m3f including the smart Byron.
Invention (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Secret World (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Mohtarres (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 18th of 23, 18l behind Arm Candy (8-9) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Sept.
Monmouthshire 66-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 14l behind Sixties Icon (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Top Award 18-1 (9-3) Always behind, 15th of 17, 22l behind Masterofthecourt (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Triple Bluff Medicean colt, half-brother to 1m6f winner Tangible.
Gaze 28-1 (9-0) Very slowly away, detached in rear until headway 3f out, kept on, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 11l behind Harvest Queen (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Ivory Gala (FR) Galileo filly out of winning sprinter Rubies From Burma.
Miss Trinidad (USA) Kingmambo filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m6f including Group 2 winner Zindabad.
Thumpers Dream 11-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well, 4th of 20, 1l behind Holda (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct.
Dance School 9-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 11l behind Eilean Ban (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll (3) gf in Sept.
