made all, quickened clear 2f out, eased inside final furlong ,easily
raced keenly, mid-division on inside when fell over 6f out
held up, effort over 3f out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on under pressure to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
went left start, behind when hampered over 6f out, no danger after
mid-division, hampered over 6f out, outpaced 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
dwelt, towards rear when hampered over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, never able to challenge
with winner, outpaced over 2f out, hung right and no extra from over 1f out
There is little form to go on in a tricky maiden and a chance is taken that Willie Haggas' newcomer Waarid can come out on top, with the Mark Johnston debutant pair and Jabal Tariq the others to consider. Jabal Tariq looks set to pick up a maiden soon, after some decent efforts as a juvenile. Barry Hills' runner did well behind Campanologist last season, and on that form would take all the beating, but he appears a little one paced and may have to settle for a place again. There are no fancy entries for the Johnston duo, Maha Dubai and Greyfriarsblessing but hailing from the in form Middleham camp they command respect, and it is interesting to note that Richard Hills makes the journey north to take the ride on Maha Dubai, a son of Kingmambo out of a mare who enjoyed success on the American dirt. Greyfriarsblessing may prove a bargain at 19,000 Guineas, hailing from the family of Derby winner North Light and a half sister to prolific winners. The market may prove the best guide to this pairs' chances. With Hills on board Maha Dubai for Hamdan al Maktoum, his other runner in the field, Waarid, may be overlooked. At 90,000 guineas however he was not a cheap purchase, and has a staying pedigree out of a dam who has won over middle distances. He looks likely to appreciate every yard of the trip and as Haggas has trained a debutant winner already this season, a chance is taken that Waarid can oblige.
Jabal Tariq 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Mazaaya (8-12) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Jontobel 50-1 (9-0) Held up, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 19l behind Benhavis (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Oct.
Plenilune (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind City Bonus (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Pondapie (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 4f out, soon out pace, 7th of 10, 7l behind Bright Falcon (9-3) at York 1m 2yo mdn (3) gs in Oct.
River Kent 16-1 (9-3) Keen, held up in rear, ridden 4f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 29l behind St Jean Cap Ferrat (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) sft.
Royal Avenue (IRE) Kris Kin colt out of an unraced mare.
Waarid Alhaarth gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-2m including the useful Border Arrow.
Wells Lyrical (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 3f out, some headway final 2f, 6th of 10, 12l behind Endless Luck (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Nov.
Greyfriarsblessing (IRE) Hawk Wing filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f-1m.
Maha Dubai (USA) Kingmambo filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Kaseh.
Victorias 40-1 (8-12) Always behind, tailed off from over 3f out, last of 11, 43l behind City Bonus (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs.
