slowly into stride, soon in touch in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, weakened into 5th towards finish
made virtually all, pushed clear over 1f out, ran on well, unchallenged
soon outpaced in last pair, pushed along and struggling halfway, kept on into 4th towards finish
chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out, ridden hung left and lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra in 3rd
chased winner 2f, handy 3rd on inside, switched right and went 2nd again over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
Taoiseach is the only one with racecourse experience but has yet to threaten and the betting may offer some clues as to the chances of the newcomers. William Haggas runs a couple of likely types with Muneyra, a sister to a Group 1 winner over 6f preferred to Dream Desert while Tamerlane is related to a host of winners. But a speculative vote goes to HABUB as Owen Burrows’ colt is the first foal of a Grade 1 winner in North America and the $700,000 purchase may prove good enough at the first time of asking.
Dream Desert Oasis Dream gelding out of Lady Nouf.
Habub (USA) War Front colt out of Sweet Lulu.
Tamerlane (IRE) Dark Angel gelding out of Coy.
Taoiseach 12-1 (9-5) Pulled hard, tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Naval Intelligence (9-5) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Asharedmoment Swiss Spirit filly out of Shared Moment.
Muneyra Dubawi filly out of Birjand.
