chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
missed break, behind, headway halfway, soon ridden and no impression
close up led over 1f out, ran on well
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, brief effort over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
close up, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway and brief effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, towards rear never dangerous
For Once, Greek Secret and Marmooq look the three to concentrate on in this maiden and the vote is given to Marmooq. The selection looks the part on breeding and this Cadeaux Genereux colt will not have to be anything special to make a winning racecourse debut. He is related to a 2-year-old winner and if the market speaks in his favour then he should take plenty of stopping. For Once has similar credentials to our selection and if the market suggests that he is ready to win on his racecourse bow then it could pay to take the hint. Greek Secret looks the best of those with racecourse experience but his most recent effort when he finished down the field behind Cinematic was very disappointing. His best efforts so far have been over the minimum trip so it is not yet clear whether he will see this out. Indian Sundance and Maison Dieu have been a little disappointing so far but they are from leading yards and they remain lightly-raced so could improve. However, for the winner we will stick with Marmooq.
Bahamian Duke 6-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Quadrophenia (8-2) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
For Once Green Desert colt, half-brother to the useful Matloob.
Greek Secret 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 16l behind Cinematic (8-2) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Makai 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened final 2f, last of 18, 22l behind Ingleby Arch (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Marmooq Cadeaux Genereux colt, half-brother to several winners including the high-class Etlaala.
Peak Seasons (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Blazing Heights (9-0) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Show Thyme 20-1 (9-0) Led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 18, 7l behind Ingleby Arch (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Lucidity Light (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 7l behind Riotous Applause (8-11) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd.
