chased leaders stand-side, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
in touch stand-side, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leader far-side group, led group over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
started slowly and towards rear stand-side, soon chased along, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders stand-side, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leader far-side, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind stand-side
led stand-side and overall leader, quickened clear over 1f out, easily
in touch far-side, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
towards rear stand-side, never dangerous
towards rear stand-side, never dangerous
chased leaders stand-side, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind far-side, effort over 2f out, no impression
led far-side group, pushed along halfway, headed and edged right over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Burhaan and Bahara both made pleasing debuts and should go close here but we will narrowly side with the last mentioned as our idea of the winner. The selection hails from the Mick Channon yard and ran well when a close second behind Namir at Hamilton on her debut. That was over 5f and she gave the impression that day that an extra furlong would suit. She gets that here and that may be enough to see her get her head in front. Burhaan is a nice colt and he showed plenty of ability on his debut when third behind Oranmore Castle at Newmarket. He ran a bit green that day so he is sure to come on for the run and he will not be far away at the finish. Master Bear is an interesting newcomer from the Richard Fahey yard and is worth noting in the market, while Tagula Bay ran well last time but he is exposed compared to most of these. This is an interesting race to round off the card and the vote is given to Bahara.
Dark Champion 22-1 Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 4th of 19, 1l behind Ligne d'Eau at Redcar 6f mdn stk (D3) gs in Oct.
Live And Dangerous 12-1 6th of 14, 17l behind Kisses For Me at Navan 1m 2yo fll mdn gd in Oct '03.
Burhaan (IRE) 3-1 Chased leaders, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Oranmore Castle at Newmarket 6f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Desert Lover (IRE) 40-1 In touch, pushed along to challenge 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 12l behind Tax Free at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn gs in Apr.
Master Bear (IRE) Bluebird gelding, full brother to 2 winners between 5f & 1m1f.
Rainbow Rising (IRE) 66-1 Chased leaders far side, driven 2f out, ridden and kept on well to lead group inside final furlong, no chance with stands' side, 9th of 22, 8l behind Caesar Beware at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (B1) gd in Sept.
Bahara 12-1 Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 5, nk behind Namir at Hamilton 5f 3yo stk gs.
Tagula Bay (IRE) 10-1 Slowly into stride and towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Anfield Dream at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp gs in Apr.
