behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace never troubled leaders
mid-division, driven over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon lost place
mid-division, driven and kept on final 2f, never near leaders
missed break, always behind
held up, always behind
led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders on inside, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead near finish
close up on inside, ridden and kept on final 2f
led 2f, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on until headed and no extra near finish
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Mashaair gets the confident vote in this maiden with Turkish Sultan and Beautiful Summer rating the main dangers. There selection was a good third in a much better race than this last time out behind Master Pegasus and need only run up to that mark to win this with a little in hand. Turkish Sultan rates the main danger on his best form of last season but the suspicion is he may just need the run after a 309 day absence. Beautiful Summer was a fair fourth behind Acts Of Grace last time and is another with place claims but she may be seen to better effect once handicapped. Of the remainder Rigat is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Mashaair who will be hard to beat.
Champagne Rossini (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Towards rear, driven halfway, some late headway but never able to challenge, 8th of 15, 9l behind Confide (9-4) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Compton Bay 14-1 (8-13) In touch until halfway, 9th of 12, 23l behind Government (8-8) at Southwell 7f mdn clm (7) fbs in Mar.
Danzar 20-1 (8-9) With leaders, ridden, hung right 2f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 8, 11l behind Algharb (9-0) at Ripon 6f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jun '05.
Born For Diamonds (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Mid-division far side, ridden and no impression final 2f, 12th of 17, 8l behind Prospect Court (9-1) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Gypsy Royal (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Led early, remained prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, last of 12, 50l behind Free Angel (9-11) at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Lady Luisa (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) In rear, struggling halfway, tailed off 4f out, last of 6, well behind Soulard (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f mdn aut stk (5) gf.
Golden Groom 125-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 27l behind Virtuosity (8-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Mashaair (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Always prominent, ridden to chase winner briefly inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Master Pegasus (9-3) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Rigat 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Hotham (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) frm.
Stormingmichaelori 66-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 7l behind Rancho Cucamonga (9-13) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Turkish Sultan (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) With leaders to 5f out, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 11l behind Sienna Storm (8-6) at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Beautiful Summer (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 4th of 9, 14l behind Acts of Grace (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf.
Bond Free Spirit (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Started slowly and towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Hotham (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) frm.
