held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
with leader 1f, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on
keen, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
dwelt, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, led 1f, remained prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
went left start, in rear, not troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, not troubled leaders
held up in touch, ridden and headway to chase winner approaching final furlong, ran on
Mahrajaan caught the eye on his reappearance and is fancied to be a different proposition with that run behind him. Villa Sonata, Abwaab and Against The Grain are interesting contenders to also note in the betting market. Against The Grain is a half-brother to several winners and, being by Pivotal, shouldn't mind a bit of give underfoot. His stable's runners usually come on for a run and it will be noteworthy to see where he goes from here. Abwaab - a son of July Cup winner Agnes World - make some appeal on pedigree and, as Willie Haggas has his string in good order, it would be interesting to see him attract any support on his debut. Villa Sonata was third on her juvenile debut and showed plenty of promise. Her dam was useful over 10f, so should improve with experience. However, Mahrajaan looks the real deal for a race like this at this stage of the season and, having already proved his well being this season, the son of Machiavellian is fancied to have too sharp an edge on this occasion.
Abwaab Agnes World gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m3f including the smart performers Son Pardo and Atraf.
Against The Grain Pivotal gelding, half-brother to winners up to 1m1f.
Milton's Keen 12-1 (9-0) With winner, ridden and hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 11l behind Mujelle (9-0) at Southwell 7f mdn auc (7) fbs in Dec.
Pay On (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 13, 25l behind Olympian Odyssey (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
With Admiration 100-1 (9-3) Green and ran wide bend over 6f out, always behind, last of 11, well behind Sixties Icon (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Atwirl 40-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 11th of 17, 11l behind Balloura (8-9) at Warwick 1m mdn fll (5) gd.
Disco Ball 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Supaseus (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Don't Mind Me Mutamam filly, half-sister to 7f winner Cross My Mind.
Double Bay (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Raced far side, chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 19, 7l behind Illuminise (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Apr.
Lady Ambitious 40-1 (8-7) Started very slowly, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 15l behind Deepwater Bay (8-12) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (4) pol in Apr.
Theatre Royal 25-1 (8-4) Tracked leader until 3f out, soon ridden, one pace after, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Military Cross (9-5) at Salisbury 7f nov med aut stk (5) gd in Sept.
Villa Sonata 11-4jt-fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and led 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Broken Spur (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Benandonner (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Held up, headway approaching 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Supaseus (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Mahrajaan (USA) 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Purple Moon (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Marbaa (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, raced centre, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 4l behind Bold Alaska (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
