tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, one pace final furlong
slowly in to stride, tailed off and running green, ran on promisingly final furlong (better for race)
held up, ridden 3f out, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon in command, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
HACIENDA is a nicely-bred Kheleyf colt who looks capable of scoring on debut, while Mnasikia has experience and looks the main danger. The latter, trained by Luca Cumani, has an official mark of 64 after three reasonable runs in this sphere, including when runner-up to Mark Johnston's Capricornus over course and distance last time. It is interesting that connections keep him in maidens rather than go handicapping, and he is clearly the one to beat, but he does not look anything special and is vulnerable. Miereveld looks likely to be better when sent handicapping, but Cross The Boss is going the right way and would be interesting if backed. Another well-bred newcomer is Blues Music, who costs 105,000 euros as a foal and has both speed and stamina in the pedigree, presumably the latter having come to the fore at home given today's introductory trip. However, Hacienda is the eyecatcher. Mark Johnston has had his string in fine form this winter and, although not nearly expensive-a-purchase as some, his pedigree suggests that this will be his trip, and he won't be found wanting for fitness, so we'll side with him.
Adam De Beaulieu (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Held up, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on under presure inside final furlong but no chance with winner, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Duellist (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Blues Forever (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 10, 9l behind Monterosso (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Blues Music (IRE) Indian Ridge colt out of Sportsticketing.
Cross The Boss (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Held up, headway well over 1f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner and lost 2 places close home, 4th of 8, 6l behind Duellist (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Hacienda (IRE) Kheleyf colt out of Hartstown House.
Mental Reservation (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 10, 12l behind Monterosso (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Miereveld 10-1 (8-9) Dwelt and always behind, 6th of 8, 12l behind Duellist (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Penrod Ballantyne (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, not much room and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 12l behind Mufarrh (9-0) at Leicester 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Oct.
Minimusic 100-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 18l behind Bowdler's Magic (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Miss Reprieve Kier Park filly out of Lyrical Girl.
Mnasikia (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leader, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Capricornus (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Rightcar Joan (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 4, 25l behind Major Maximus (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
