took keen hold, chased leaders, driven along 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, kept on final furlong, never in contention
slowly away, pushed along 3f out, no headway
made most to 3f out, weakened over 2f out
always behind
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, moderate headway final furlong
in touch towards far side, outpaced 3f out, kept on again final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
pulled hard in mid-division and soon in touch, headway to chase winner 2f out, driven, one pace and no impression over 1f out
chased leaders over 5f
disputed lead, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong
always in rear
driven 3f out, always in rear, tailed off
This is a trappy maiden to open the card and the vote goes to Mohathab; East Drive and Royal Destination are the others for the shortlist. This colt from the John Gosden stable really does look the part on breeding and with his yard in sparkling form this week he might just be up to making a winning racecourse debut from his favourable high draw. East Drive is nicely-bred he is another that can go well from a positive draw, and it is worth noting that the yard do well in these type of events. Royal Destination is a Dubai Destination colt and he could prove best of the other newcomers, although it looks a tall order to win from stall 5 on his debut. Arts Guild may prove best of those with racecourse experience and he should come on plenty for his debut fourth behind Trimarran at Kempton. The market should prove a useful guide here but we will side with Mohathab to make a winning introduction to the racecourse.
Arts Guild (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ridden over 2f out, good late headway, not reach winner, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Trimaran (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Blue Spartan (IRE) Spartacus colt, half-brother to winning sprinter De Roberto and 7f winner Lunces Lad.
Carbon Print (USA) Johannesburg colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m4f and over jumps including high-class hurdler Stromness.
Chief Eric 15-2 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders to over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened from 2f out, 5th of 11, 11l behind Magnitude (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Mar.
Christophers Quest 9-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and switched right approaching final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Bombardier Wells (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Daddy's Boy 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division on stands side, weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 18l behind Look Here (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
East Drive (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of You Rang Here.
Eqbaal Linamix colt out of 1m2f winner Calling Card.
Forget It 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish, 6th of 15, 5l behind Trianon (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
French Art 22-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, progress halfway, shaken up over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 17, 6l behind Twice Over (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Grit (IRE) Clodovil colt, half-brother to 7f winner Prince Livius.
Kiho 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ragamuffin Man (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Longevity 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 11th of 14, 10l behind Speedy Dollar (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Looping The Loop (USA) 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 12, 10l behind Sir Billy Nick (8-12) at Lingfield 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Mohathab (IRE) Cadeaux Genereux colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Mutawajid and 7f winner Zut Alors.
Mooted (UAE) Mtoto gelding out of 7f winner Assraar.
Moyenne Corniche 11-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Turn Left (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct.
Rettorical Lad 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 18l behind Strategic Mission (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Rowaad 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Adversity (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Blur 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 12, 12l behind Sugar Mint (8-7) at Bath 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Royal Destination (IRE) Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Love Appeal and sprinter Maysarah.
