prominent, ridden 2f out, 4th and no headway when hampered inside final furlong, not recover
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, drifted right, ran on well to go 2nd close home
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, soon niggled along, switched right and headway over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, drifted left close home, comfortably
led, headed and drifted left just inside final furlong, no extra close home
always towards rear, no impression
Our short list for this interesting juvenile race is Karayel, with his biggest dangers possibly proving to be Rainbow Mirage and Prospect Place. Karayel put up a good effort to give weight and a beating to Minaash at Kempton last time and, clearly in good heart, he looks set to go well again today as his form stacks up in the context of this race. He could prove to be the better of the Richard Hannon runners, although the market will tell us more. With the form of his Chepstow win working out well, Rainbow Mirage has to be seriously considered too, while Prospect Place won his Beverley maiden well but was then beaten in a better event at the same track last time. However, that race is working out too and, with him being a rare Michael Dods runner at this track, is not ruled out of a good run. Another that could go well is Spoof Master, who is likely to ensure some pace in the race, but he might also set it up for something else. Finally, Cosmopolitan Lady improved to finish second to Crystal Gazer at Goodwood last time but, with that winner being trained by Richard Hannon, we feel that the master of East Everleigh holds the key here, principally with the selection, Karayel.
Grand Prix 8-11fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, withstood challenge final furlong, ridden out, won at Chepstow 6f nov stk (4) gf beating Marmaida (8-9) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Karayel (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, chased leader 1f out, ridden to lead close home, won at Kempton 6f nov stk (4) pol beating Minaash (8-12) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Prospect Place 18-1 (9-0) Mid-division, soon chased along, never reached challenging position, 8th of 11, 6l behind Everymanforhimself (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo stk (2) gd in May.
Spoof Master (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Dutch Art (8-12) at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf.
Cavort (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left under pressure, led 1f out, driven out, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in May beating Baltic Belle (9-0) by a nk, 8 ran.
Rainbow Mirage (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Southandwest (8-10) by a nk, 11 ran.
Cosmopolitan Lady 9-4 (8-7) Went left start, soon prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on well close home, just failed, 2nd of 12, hd behind Crystal Gazer (8-8) at Goodwood 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (4) gd.
Fongalong 28-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 11, 13l behind Southandwest (8-9) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm.
Colonel Flay Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to 1m6f winner In Deep.
