mid-division, driven 4f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, lost place 4f out
soon led, ridden and edged left 2f out, ridden out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened final furlong
pulled way through to go prominent, weakened over 3f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway 3f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, ridden 4f out, some progress and weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway on inside over 4f out to chase leaders, ridden soon after and kept on
tracked leaders and keen, ridden 3f out, weakening when hampered 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, hung left approaching 3f out and no extra
The betting may prove to be oh-so-important in this maiden with so little form to work with and the tentative vote goes to Legendary Guest who's run behind Winker Watson (the Group Two July Stakes winner) is the best form on offer. Newcomers Nikolaievich, Hawk House make it to the shortlist along with the once-raced Flawed Genius. The selection didn't seem to go forward from his first to second runs as he was turned over at long odds-n on that second run. Now the horse is stepped up in trip which may suit and given a break since that let-down, he may be wiser and refreshed this evening. Flawed Genius wasn't beaten too far on debut and as the stable's juveniles normally improve massively for their debut, a big run can be expected with the step up in trip looking sure to suit on breeding. Banjo Bandit, a 25,000 guineas son of Mujadil; Hawk House, a 60,000 euros son of Alhaarth; and Meer Kat, a 90,000 guineas son of Red Ransom, all warrant checks in the market. Kristal Glory seems to be improving for every run and can make the frame again, however Legendary Guest is given one more chance to make amends for that lacklustre run and gets the nomination.
Flawed Genius 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway and not clear run over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 6l behind Shifting Star (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jun.
Hawk House Alhaarth colt, half-brother to 7f-1m winner Lascombes and 7f winner Jamaicaine.
Kristal Glory (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Berbice (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jun.
Legendary Guest 1-2fav (9-3) With leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Just Sort It (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Apr.
Lobby Dr Fong colt out of a moderate racemare.
Meer Kat (IRE) Red Ransom colt out of 7f winner Bush Cat.
Mymumsaysimthebest 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 8th of 12, 10l behind Bobs Surprise (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Palmerin Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m2f.