behind, pushed along halfway, never a factor
slowly away, held up in rear and took keen hold, stayed on inside final furlong
slight lead, headed 2f out, soon one pace, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to take 3rd final strides
chased leaders on outer, hard ridden to chase winner over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, just held
behind, pushed along halfway, never going pace to reach leaders
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
pressed leaders to 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
keen hold early, tracked leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, driven final furlong, kept on gamely
Cordell, Dream Eater and Paveroc form the shortlist in this maiden and the vote is given to Cordell. The selection has shaped with plenty of encouragement on his two starts to date and this colt from the Richard Hannon yard makes easily the most appeal in a tricky race for punters to fathom. The fact that the stable's 2-year-olds are going well is another big plus for the selection. Dream Eater finished in mid-division at Newmarket last time in a better race than this and the form of that race has worked out well. He pulled too hard on that occasion but if he can settle better today then he should be capable of making the frame. Paveroc tackles this trip for the first time and he was narrowly beaten behind Dream Eater in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Ascot last time. This step-up in trip will suit as he was doing his best work at the finish that day so he has to enter calculations. Green Diamond, House, Herrbee and Royalist all make plenty of appeal on breeding and these newcomers are certainly worth noting in the market. However, Cordell has got racecourse experience on his side and he can put that to good use and land the prize.
Andaman Sunset 25-1 (9-3) Behind, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 5l behind Legislation (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd.
Cigalas Selkirk colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Cordell (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) With leader, led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 16, 2l behind Legislation (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd.
Dream Eater (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Keen, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 5l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Eastern Gift 4-5fav (9-3) In touch, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Safari Sunup (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Green Diamond Green Desert colt, half-brother to winning miler Bradamante and 1m2f winner Galactic Star.
Harry Gee 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always outpaced, 9th of 16, 8l behind Little Knickers (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Herrbee (IRE) Mark of Esteem colt, related to several winners from 6f-7f.
House Elusive Quality colt out of 6f-1m1f winner Eurolink Raindance.
Loyal Knight (IRE) Choisir gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Blues In The Night.
Moynahan (USA) Johannesburg colt, half-brother to 7f winner Salt Lakes Success.
Paveroc 33-1 (9-3) Behind, good headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong and gaining on leaders close home, 5th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Royalist (IRE) King's Best colt out of an unraced mare.
Shallal 9-2jt-fav (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Legislation (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd.
