soon prominent, led over 4f out, hung left from over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
dwelt, behind, pushed along before halfway, hung left final 2f, never dangerous
led until over 4f out, remained prominent, switched right to challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged left, ran on
started very slowly, behind, headway halfway, never on terms
slowly into stride, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, gradually weakened final 2f
always in rear, behind from halfway
raced keenly tracking leaders, hard driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Five of the last ten renewals have gone to favourites, with the other five races going to horses no bigger than 10/1, so the market may have its say however the best northern form is held by NICOLA'S DREAM who is selected ahead of Bellemere, Jaahiz and Maverik. Richard Fahey's daughter of Alhaarth shaped with promise on debut (form worked out well) before another solid run behind stablemate Sir Reginald. That form has a solid feel to it and although she would probably be better off racing against the girls she should give backers a good run for their money. Bellemere has half a length to find on their run last time but the booking of Jamie Spencer catches the eye, stablemate Silver Writing ran ok in the valuable seller here last month, whilst newcomer Set Me Free is out of a dam who won at two so although one would expect improvement next year he is certainly not discarded lightly. Beyaz Villas failed to win a Haydock seller last time but whilst his stablemate winner Dolly Parton is no mug he needs to improve. Of more interest then is Maverik who shaped with lots of promise on his debut at Carlisle considering he is bred for much further. The obvious danger though is Jaahiz who has filled second spot on both his runs to date. He drops back to six furlongs today which looks a good move given the way he finished off at Doncaster and for the yard who know every bit of juvenile form inside out he rates a big player. A chance is taken on Nicola's Dream.
Another Citizen (IRE) Byron colt out of Royal Rival.
Beyaz Villas 11-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 1f out, ran on, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind Dolly Parton (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo sll (4) gd.
Hartforth Haafhd gelding out of St Edith.
Jaahiz (IRE) 11-8fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Belgian Bill (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Maverik 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, outpaced halfway, in touch and not much room 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Al Madina (8-12) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Pitkin Proclamation gelding out of Princess Oberon.
Set Me Free (IRE) Noverre colt out of Lonesome Me.
Silver Writer 66-1 (8-6) Towards rear, headway 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 19, 8l behind Sweet Cheeks (8-6) at York 6f 2yo sll (4) gd in Jun.
Bellemere 66-1 (8-12) Led, hard driven over 1f out, soon headed, hung left inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Sir Reginald (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jun.
Nicola's Dream 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never able to challenge, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Sir Reginald (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jun.
