held up towards the rear, ridden and no headway well over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, in rear, under pressure over 2f out, never a factor
pulled hard, tracked winner, effort 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced on outer, close up 3rd, ridden and no impression on leader 2f out, soon outpaced
made all, led, ridden and quickened well 2f out, unchallenged from over 1f out, ridden out
awkward leaving stalls, soon close up, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Khateeb is taken to handle a major step up in class and take this competitive contest ahead of more experienced rivals Iguazu Falls and Redolent. Khateeb ran a blinder on his Newmarket bow, trying to make much of the running before being touched off close home. He confirmed that promise when scoring in hugely impressive fashion in a Kempton maiden last time. That was only a modest affair, but such was the impression he created that he is taken to improve past more experienced rivals and maintain his yard's current form. A Kempton maiden winner as a juvenile, Iguazu Falls was placed in the Horris Hill at Newbury, and was made favourite for his seasonal debut where he finished third to Redolent. His rival had the benefit of two recent runs, and with that run under his belt, Iguazu Falls will prove a different proposition this time. That Doncaster win for Redolent came after two Listed race defeats, and he appeared to have the run of the race, allowed to dictate a steady pace. He can have a good fight once more with Iguazu Falls, but may find the progressive Khateeb too quick.
Fr Dominic (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Always prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, hard ridden and rallied to lead again final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept beating Virtual (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Gaspar Van Wittel (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon no impression, last of 5, 8l behind Unnefer (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) frm.
Iguazu Falls (USA) 4-6fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led 2f out, soon shaken up, edged left and headed inside final furlong, no extra when lost 2nd close home, last of 3, 1 1/2l behind Redolent (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo stk (3) gs.
Khateeb (IRE) 1-2fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, led over 2f out, soon well clear, eased inside final furlong, impressive, won at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (4) pol beating Barricado (9-3) by 8l, 10 ran.
Redolent (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, regained lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo stk (3) gs beating Gaspar Van Wittel (9-2) by 1l, 3 ran.
Virtual 11-10fav (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly, comfortably, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr beating Otaared (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Cat Junior (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Keen, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, held when bumped over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Without A Prayer (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo stk (3) gf.
Moynahan (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced well over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on, never able to challenge, 6th of 15, 8l behind Henrythenavigator (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd.
