held up towards rear, shaken up and headway from over 1f out, stayed on well, never reach leaders
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
dwelt, soon tracking leader, led over 2f out, ran on well
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on well, never trouble leaders
started very slowly, held up towards rear, raced keenly, never a factor
slowly away, raced keenly in rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, driven well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
The second division of these seven furlong maidens and preference is for ANACREON whose dam made a winning debut; fellow newcomers African Art, Kirkson and Royal Bet make it to the shortlist. John Gosden's horses continue in good form and this expensive son of Dansili is fancied to score at the first time of asking, with the market likely to point the way. Royal Bet is a son of Montjeu but is more likely to be seen to best effect after this experience and may be one for next year, whilst Nbhan should improve greatly on his first run. Royal Willy and Cooper Island Kid will be qualified for handicaps after this run, so of more interest may be African Art and Hilbre Point who give Brian Meehan two darts at the bull's-eye. Captain Dancer was nibbled at in the betting on his debut in a hot maiden but was a bit of a no-show; he remains capable of much better. The market may play a big part in any betting strategy here, however without that information we will take a chance on Anacreon. (Nick Doggett)
African Art (USA) Johannesburg colt out of Perovskia.
Anacreon (IRE) Dansili colt, half-brother to 6f winner Reasons.
Big Nige (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pulled hard early, always behind, last of 14, 18l behind Box Office (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Captain Dancer (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Ra Junior (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Cooper Island Kid (USA) 50-1 (9-3) Always behind, last of 9, 26l behind Hula King (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Count of Tuscany (USA) Arch colt out of Corsini.
Hilbre Point (USA) Giant's Causeway colt out of Lady Carla.
Iron Man of Mersey (FR) Poliglote colt out of Miss Echo.
Kirkson Selkirk colt out of Viva Maria.
Nbhan (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 18l behind Mustaqer (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Regeneration (IRE) Chevalier gelding out of Cappuchino.
Royal Bet (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Queen of Norway.
Royal Willy (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, soon no impression, 7th of 13, 9l behind Evasive (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Soldier Soldier Tobougg colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Ramblin Bob.
