prominent, pushed along 4f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on front pair
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression on leaders
prominent, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ridden out
held up in mid-division, pushed along 4f out, no impression
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Hazaz is way clear on official ratings but arrives with question marks. He's not been overly consistent and, more importantly, has yet to venture further than 7f, so this represents a massive step-up in trip. With his best form also delivered on good to firm ground it may be best to look elsewhere. Preference is for MOJAVE who routed his opposition over a mile at Leicester when never in danger. The Dubawi colt seems certain to get the trip and remains open to considerable improvement. Richard Hughes rode a beautiful race to score on Rougemont at Leicester and meets his victim that day, Repeater, once again. Both get this trip and warrant high respect and there should be little between them once again.
Rougemont (IRE) 13-8 (8-13) Led after 1f and waited with in front, kept narrow advantage when joined from 4f out, ridden and quickened final 100 yards, held on close home, won at Leicester 1m 2f 2yo stks (3) gf beating Repeater (8-13) by hd, 3 ran.
Bank On Me 25-1 (8-10) Raced slightly wide of main group, led over 6f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on, won at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Quizzed (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Hazaz (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Tell Dad (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf.
Mojave (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Made all, came clear final 2f, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd beating Ruscello (9-3) by 6l, 11 ran.
Ocean Tempest 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, carried head high and headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Hamble (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jul.
Repeater Evensfav (8-13) Steadied start, pulled hard, held up tracking leading pair, pulled out over 1f out, strong run to chase winner final 100 yards, going on close home, just held, 2nd of 3, hd behind Rougemont (8-13) at Leicester 1m 2f 2yo stks (3) gf.
Orinocco Shirocco colt out of Norcroft Joy.
Stellar Express (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 13, 46l behind Brimstone Hill (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.