slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well, nearest at finish
prominent, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, soon edged left, not quicken
led to over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, not trouble winner
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch, hung right over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Ghost Dancer,Al Khaleej and Si Foo are three against the field in this maiden and the vote is given to Ghost Dancer. The selection was a good second behind Dubai's Touch last time out that form looks rock solid in the context if this race and with more improvement likely he will be hard to beat. Al Khaleej is another that could go well as he looks sure to improve but the suspicion is he may be seen to better effect over a longer trip in time. Si Foo is a well bred sort from a yard in form and should be closely watched in the market. Of the remainder Tu Sei Romantica is from a yard that can do no wrong with its two year olds and is another to note in the market but for the winner we return to Ghost Dancer who is taken to put his experience to good use.
Al Khaleej (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Settled towards rear after 1f, headway over 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 18, 7l behind Major Cadeaux (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Ghost Dancer 3-1fav (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Dubai's Touch (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Si Foo (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus colt out of the Group 2 winner Ascension.
Storm Mission (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Tracked leader stand side, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Charlie Tipple (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Sundae Bahamian Bounty colt, brother to the winning sprinters Paradise Isle & Murfreesboro.
Candyland (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed and no extra over 1f out, 7th of 10, 6l behind My Lovely Lesley (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Disco Queen (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Merry Moon (8-6) at Haydock 6f 2yo sll (4) gf.
Tu Sei Romantica (IRE) Agnes World filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m7f.