tracked leader, hung badly right from just over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on strongly
mid-division, driven halfway, soon hung left, never nearer
dwelt, soon prominent, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on strongly, never nearer
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon driven and chased leaders halfway, effort over 1f out, stayed on well
slowly into stride, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
always behind
held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer
DAFEEF did enough on debut to think that he can progress to win an average maiden but the likes of Noafal, Sard and Pirate's Song have been given some choice entries. Dafeef appears to be the stable's first string although his stablemate, Saboteur, looks the part on paper as one might expect. The selection showed signs of inexperience at Salisbury but he made good headway to chase home a well backed winner and the form of the race should stand up. Lean Machine was no match for Silver Grecian on debut and may not have found the underfoot conditions ideal when turned over at Salisbury. The winner, however, is useful and has gone on to take third in a Listed race to boost Lean Machine's claims. Noafal and Sard represent a yard who can ready a newcomer and both hold Group race entries as does Bonheurs Art although that seems optimistic on the evidence so far. The two newcomers are by Bahamian Bounty as is Mill Reef entry Pirate's Song whilst Guest Book also has plenty of speed in his pedigree as a son of Green Desert. As ever the market will be useful but we'll opt for Dafeef.
Bojangles Andrews 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven along 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Gene Autry (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Dafeef 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, headway to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Mon Cadeaux (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Guest Book (IRE) Green Desert colt out of Your Welcome.
Imjin River (IRE) Namid colt out of Lady Nasrana.
Lean Machine Evensfav (9-3) Good speed to cross over and lead on stands side rail, edged right off rail over 1f out, headed and outpaced by winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Blakey's Boy (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jul.
Noafal (IRE) Bahamian Bounty colt out of Miss Party Line.
Pirate's Song Bahamian Bounty colt out of Soviet Terms.
Saboteur Shamardal colt out of Croeso Cariad.
Bonheurs Art (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Tracked leading pair, challenged from 2f out, pressing winner and every chance when edged left over 1f out, still disputing lead inside final furlong until went left again and held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Gene Autry (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Keep Silent Largesse filly out of Not A Word.
No Complaining (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Prominent 3f, behind when carried left 1f out, 7th of 11, 12l behind Arabian Pride (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Sard Bahamian Bounty filly out of Clincher Club.
