chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
pushed along and outpaced, towards rear, never dangerous
made all, ridden and under pressure from over 1f out, kept on and edged left inside final furlong
with winner, ridden and every chance final furlong, kept on
dwelt, behind and outpaced, ridden over 1f out, kept on
swerved badly right, soon behind and tailed off
mid-division, no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders to halfway
dwelt, towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on same pace
Nawaaff has had a string of near misses and having not finished out of the first three as yet can land himself in the winners enclosure this time around at the expense of Royal Degree and Cordon Bleu. The selection has put up some bold shows this season and has looked a little unlucky on the odd occasion. He was not beaten far behind Gothenburg at Ayr on his latest start and with luck in running he can break his maiden tag. Royal Degree comes from a yard that has an excellent record with their two-year-olds so should be noted in the betting market while Cordon Bleu is dropped in grade after not being able to live with the class at York last time out, and will have an easier task here. But for the winner we return to Nawaaff who we feel can at last get his head in front.
Cordon Bleu (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) With leader until weakened quickly 2f out until, last of 10, 39l behind Dark Tara (8-12) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy in Jul.
Harlequinn Danseur (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind The Real Guru (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Nawaaff 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, headway to challenge over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Gothenburg (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Royal Degree Royal Applause colt, half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Keel.
Scientific Fraam colt out of an unraced mare.
Seein'red (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and went left at start, always behind, last of 7, 20l behind Art Advisor (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Thanxforthat (USA) Alphabet Soup colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m1f.
Senorita Parkes 9-1 (8-12) Switched standside and led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 11l behind Merchant of Dubai (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.