disputed lead over 7f out until over 3f out, eased final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 7f out, weakened 5f out
ridden to lead after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3 out
towards rear, pushed along halfway, never near leaders
keen, prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
patiently ridden in rear, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden 3f
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, never near leaders
In an interesting maiden we will side with Aviemore ahead of Albahja, Mr Vegas, Obezyana and Takrit. Aviemore showed plenty of promise on his racecourse debut and was noted staying on at the finish. This longer trip should suit and with his stable in pretty good form, he looks set to go well in a run-of-the-mill maiden, although you have to bear in mind that Albahja finished a short head in front of him in that race, so he too has to be seriously considered. Dreadnought also showed promise on his debut, although that was on the all-weather and he will need to improve on that to play a leading part, which is, of course, entirely possible. Mr Vegas was third behind Shannon Springs at Newmarket on his latest start, and that's an effort that grants him a place on the shortlist too. Obezyana's form is beginning to receive boosts, and he should be sharper for his seasonal return, while Subtle Affair's best run to date came here last November, but we prefer others today. From the Clive Brittain camp, Takrit, a son of Giant's Causeway has also to be granted respect, but Zaville looks to be the Jarvis second-string. In summary, then, for the winner we look to Aviemore.
Akhdaar (IRE) City Honours colt, half-brother to 1m & 1m2f winner Rockstine.
Aviemore 7-1 Held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 3l behind Minnesinger at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk gs in Apr.
Dreadnought 8-1 Held up towards rear, headway and ran green over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Nanton at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Dec.
Johnny Chi (IRE) 40-1 Always behind, tailed off final 3f, 10th of 11, 40l behind Isle de Maurice at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (D3) pol in Mar.
Mr Vegas (IRE) 10-1 Chased leaders, hampered over 10f out, ridden to chase leader well over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Shannon Springs at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Obezyana (USA) 40-1 Mid-division, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 8l behind Paper Talk at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Power Glory 66-1 Always behind, last of 12, 18l behind Mordor at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Albahja 11-8fav Dwelt, held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Minnesinger at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk gs in Apr.
Subtle Affair (IRE) 5-1 Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Bonnabee at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo fll hcp gd in Apr.
Zaville 25-1 Chased leaders until weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 14, 15l behind River Alhaarth at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Oct.
Takrit (IRE) Giant's Causeway filly, half-sister to 7f winner Tease.
