mid-division, headway over 2f out, hard ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, soon lost place
raced wide of pack until halfway, in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, not much room and no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, hard ridden and stayed on strongly to lead last stride
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
held up, headway and not clear run from 2f out and again over 1f out, soon beaten
raced wide of pack until halfway, prominent, lost place over 1f out
raced wide of pack until halfway, promient, every chance over 2f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
always behind
mid-division, headway over 2f out, never on terms
slowly away and behind, lost action after 1f, soon pulled up
led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Our suggestion in a competitive heat is SWIFT CHAP with Danzadil and Dubai Crest put forwards as two that could go well at a price. This colt is one of only two juvenile winners for his trainer this season but he showed enough on his nursery bow at Goodwood to think that he can add to the tally. He lacked the pace of the principals that day but stayed on well enough to finish fifth in a manner that suggests that this track will suit. Dubai Crest was amongst those trounced by Prince Siegfried on debut and suffered a similar fate at the hands of Cry Of Freedom next time but he stayed on reasonably well here last time and could fare better now handicapping from a fair mark if he's ridden more handily. Danzadil is another who needs to step up on her maiden form but she has shown ability on all three starts and should prove to be well suited by this step up in trip on her nursery bow. It remains to be seen whether she has the requisite ability to be a threat at this level though and we prefer to take a chance with Swift Chap.
Oil Man (IRE) 10-11fav (9-3) With leaders, ridden to lead and edged left over 1f out, forged clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf beating Bright Enough (8-12) by 7l, 9 ran.
Key Signature 11-8fav (9-0) Settled towards rear, good headway on outer over 1f out, sustained run to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol beating Three Moons (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rafiqa (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed well over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, last of 5, 7l behind Caranbola (9-0) at Haydock 6f nov fll stk (4) sft.
Motor Home 20-1 (9-3) Bumped start, raced on outer in mid-division, driven along 3f out, soon well beaten, tailed off, 9th of 12, 30l behind Sohcahtoa (9-5) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Starry Sky 8-11fav (8-12) Awkward and soon led, headed after 1f, stayed prominent, ridden 2f out, led again inside final furlong, ran on, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Saharan Royal (8-7) by 2l, 7 ran.
Cavendish Road (IRE) 2-1fav (8-12) Led, headed over 3f out, led again approaching 2f out, kept on under pressure, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd beating Hameildaeme (8-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Swift Chap 16-1 (8-12) In touch, headway under pressure to chase leading pair inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Sohcahtoa (9-5) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Papa Meilland 5-1 (9-3) Led for over 1f, tracked leaders afterwards, ridden to lead just over 1f out, stayed on well, pushed out, won at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs beating Granski (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Tidal Force (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, found extra when challenged well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul beating Annapolis (9-3) by 1l, 7 ran.
Suruor (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Went left start, soon prominent on outside, chased leader 4f out until inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 7th of 12, 20l behind Sohcahtoa (9-5) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Bouggie Daize 9-2 (8-4) With leader, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Moonlight Affair (8-6) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Granski (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Led after 1f, ridden and headed just over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Papa Meilland (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs.
Minder 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, effort 2f out, plugged on, 7th of 14, 8l behind Blushing Maid (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Dubai Crest 28-1 (9-3) Held up 7th, stayed on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Pegasus Lad (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Danzadil (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Exceptional Art (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Super Fourteen 20-1 (7-12) Raced wide of main group until joined leader 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Battle of Hastings (8-2) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gs.
