with winner, ridden, every chance from over 1f out, kept on, unable to quicken inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden halfway, outpaced over 1f out
went left start, slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, no extra, lost 3rd towards finish
slowly into stride, held up, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
made all, ridden over 2f out, found extra when challenged inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
slowly into stride, always in rear
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The handicapper may have been harsh in handing TAAZUR a rating of 81 after he finished second in a nursery at Goodwood in August but the colt is a consistent type (despite being dropped 4lb) and, as he now reverts to maiden company, he sets a good standard for the rest to aim at this afternoon. Midnight Fantasy is starting to get the hang of things and will be a threat if he continues to progress, while Merry Diva ran promisingly at Windsor 22 days ago. She rates as a worthy contender for each-way punters to consider. Most of the newcomers appear to be bred to get a deal further than six furlongs, so a watching brief is advised with the likes of Valid Point and Fat Chance, who may need more time. Therefore, experience is taken as the major factor - with Taazur beaming as the leading light on this occasion.
Taazur 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up behind, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 12, 9l behind Cloudy Start (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 10l behind Wave Aside (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
The Scorching Wind (IRE) Fasliyev colt out of Rose of Mooncoin.
Valid Point (IRE) Val Royal gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Iron Fist.
Drum Dragon 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 12, 12l behind Purissima (8-12) at Warwick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Fat Chance Linamix filly out of Hymenee.
Merry Diva 12-1 (8-9) Went right start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, carried left and faded final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Flintlock (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Midnight Fantasy 33-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, ran on to chase winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Miss Eze (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft.
Moggy (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 14, 12l behind July Jasmine (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft.
Sparks Alive 20-1 (8-9) Very slowly away, always tailed off, last of 8, 35l behind Moscow Eight (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Supera (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up well in rear, never on terms, 12th of 16, 10l behind Rosy Mantle (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Sept.
Thumberlina CHOISIR filly out of Capstick.
Wedding List Pivotal filly out of Confetti.
Yughanni Oasis Dream filly out of Bedazzling.
Bulella 150-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Enderby Spirit (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
