held up, ridden and headway 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish
led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and ran on
held up, ridden and headway to chase winner over 1f out, lost 2nd towards finish
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 4th inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden entering final 2f, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong (hand timed)
This is the second division of the maiden, and we'll side here with GLASS HARMONIUM, ahead of Royal Diamond and Causeway King. As with the earlier races, the market could be a valuable guide here. The selection is well drawn, and should have come on for his debut in which he finished well down the field in a similar event. There were encouraging signs though, and he was running on strongly at the end. He's highly thought of, with an entry in next month's Dewhurst. Causeway King showed up well on his debut in August, and with some improvement could land this. Royal Diamond is an interesting looking debutant, for Sir Mark Prescott. He's got a Derby entry for next year. The draw may be a negative though. With so many unexposed runners though a market watch is essential, but we'll tentatively side with Glass Harmonium.
Burma Rock (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Behind and ran green, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 14l behind Aakef (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Causeway King (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Prominent on outside, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 7l behind Brief Candle (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Gassin Selkirk colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles including top-class hurdler Royal Mougins.
Glass Harmonium (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, no headway, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Anmar (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Navajo Nation (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Behind, some later headway, never nearer, 9th of 16, 20l behind Marine Boy (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Royal Diamond (IRE) King's Best gelding out of the useful Irresistible Jewel. Half-brother to 7f winner Mad About You.
Seek The Fair Land 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, raced wide in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 10l behind Mafaaz (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Sparkaway 100-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden and headway approaching 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 15, 14l behind Ashram (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Aug.
Take The Micky 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 19, 7l behind Delegator (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Topcroft Mujahid gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Markhesa Sakhee filly, half-sister to winning miler First Avenue.