always prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance well inside final furlong, just failed
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, faded final furlong
outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on under pressure to lead close home
held up mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms
led, hard ridden when challenged from over 1f out, headed and no extra close home
pulled hard in touch, lost place well over 1f out
dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, under pressure over 2f out, weakened quickly
A potentially informative maiden to begin proceedings. Several leading yards are doubly represented with the once-raced Alwahsh looking a better bet than sprint-bred Hakeem of William Haggas’ pair. Of Godolphin’s two runners, Big Orange’s half-brother Stormy Blues may have a better long-term future than Soldier Blue but may find this on the short side. Free Forum looks modest but David Simcock’s other runner, Marine One, is an interesting debutant as he holds entries in both the Dante and the Derby, though is another who’ll need further. Dutch Quality cost 280,000gns as a yearling and has shown some ability but the vote goes to MOOLTAZEM. Related to a French 6f winner, he should stay this mile and it’s significant that Jim Crowley rides in preference to a couple of others.
Alwahsh (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Held up, under pressure over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Warrior's Spirit (9-5) at Newbury 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Buxted Dream (USA) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear, some late minor headway, never involved, 7th of 10, 6 1/4l behind High Acclaim (9-2) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jun.
Chunkyfunkymonkey 28-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, raced wide over 4f out, driven over 2f out, weakened and behind from over 1f out, last of 7, 18 1/4l behind What's The Story (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Apr.
Dutch Quality 9-2 (9-5) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Voice Of Truth (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Free Forum (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 12, 20 3/4l behind Eagle Creek (9-5) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Hakeem Exceed And Excel gelding out of Khazeena.
Marine One Frankel colt out of Marine Bleue.
Mooltazem (IRE) Elzaam colt out of Whisper Dance.
Soldier Blue (FR) Sepoy gelding out of Kocooning.
Stormy Blues Sepoy gelding out of Miss Brown To You.
Zain Star (IRE) Shamardal colt out of Astrologie.
Lady Freyja 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Cashla Bay (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (4) gf in Oct.
Let's Sway 14-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, led after 1f, headed 3f out, hung left and weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 11, 15 1/4l behind Tansholpan (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn fll stks (5) gs in Oct.
Lookintomyeyes Cockney Rebel filly out of Wizby.
Piaffe (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in touch in rear, pushed along and outpaced over 1f out, last of 5, 14l behind Curlew River (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f mdn fll stks (4) pol in Apr.
