tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong
slowly away, soon hung right, always in rear
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
led after 1f until ridden and headed over 1f out
led 1f, remained close up, led again over 1f out, ridden and ran on
slowly into stride, held up, improved over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
The Sweet Solaria Stakes and Fillies Mile entries for Saabiq are flying high but the daughter of Grand Slam showed enough on her debut to set what standard thee is from those with experience. Mighty Observer, Austrian and Military Cross are newcomers to keep tabs on in the betting. Military Cross is out of a half-sister to the high-class, if frustrating Salselon and can be expected to improve when he tries at least a mile. He is likely to need this but can be placed to good effect in future. Austrian is also likely to need further than this but has to start somewhere and his connections can use this as a learning curve for him. Mighty Observer is related to several fair performers and, being by Observatory, can be expected to relish a battle if he has inherited any of his sire's racing attributes. However, Saabiq has the edge in terms of proven form and, as her debut run received a she boost yesterday, Clive Brittain's charge just edges the vote in the hope that she can at least reward a slice of her trainer's optimistic outlook on life.
Austrian (UAE) Jade Robbery colt out of middle-distance winner Anne d'Autriche.
Maraagel (USA) Danzig colt out of a once-raced mare.
Military Cross Cape Cross gelding out of 1m-1m4f winner Tipsy.
Montchara (IRE) Montjeu colt, half-brother to the useful 5f to 1m winner Cool Edge.
Night Cru Night Shift colt, half-brother to 6f winner Rising Shadow.
Saabiq (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Silca's Sister (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Samsouma (IRE) Marju filly out of an unraced mare.
Mighty Observer (IRE) Observatory colt, half-brother to numerous winners including the very useful Polar Prince.
