mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led and soon pressed inside final furlong, ridden and found extra and edged right towards finish
raced wide mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and switched right approaching final furlong, stayed on
with leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
switched left start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, hampered approaching final furlong, not recover
held up towards rear, headway on outer well over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong until winner found extra
Meydan Dubai may be able to win an interesting opener with Andaman Sunset the obvious challenger on the book although it must be a concern that both have had a few chances now. The selection has the highest official rating courtesy of his close up sixth in the Chesham on just his second start. He wasn't beaten too far on two subsequent outings over shorter but it was, nevertheless, disappointing that he didn't shed his maiden tag. This longer trip and surface should suit and he is persevered with. Geoff Wragg's colt posted some useful efforts last season but arguably the best of them was over a mile on soft ground on his latest start. As such, this drop in trip on a faster surface must be a cause of concern. Christophers Quest made a promising introduction but needs to improve considerably on the bare form whilst it will be interesting to see whether Dynamo Dave and Bombardier Wells will prove capable of better this term. Maghya is the most interesting of the newcomers but the Mujahid filly is opposable unless she attracts marked support and we expect the more experienced Meydan Dubai to hold sway.
Andaman Sunset 5-1 (9-3) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, soon held by winner, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Whistledownwind (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Bombardier Wells 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Fateh Field (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Borrowdale Royal Applause gelding, half-brother to three winners from 6f to 1m4f.
Cape Tycoon (IRE) Cape Cross gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m2f and over hurdles.
Christophers Quest 25-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Lucullus (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 5-2 (9-3) Soon ridden to chase leaders, weakened approaching final 2f, soon eased, 8th of 14, 13l behind Whitcombe Minister (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Pasta Prayer 50-1 (9-0) Outpaced well over 3f out, last of 7, 36l behind Yamal (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Mar.
Sarah's Boy 100-1 (9-3) Keen, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 22l behind General Eliott (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (3) sft in Oct.
Evenstorm (USA) 6-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-8) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Maghya (IRE) Mujahid filly out of 7f winner Khaizarana.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) Led on rail, driven and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Rash Judgement (8-12) at Windsor 6f nov aut stk (5) gd in Aug.
