soon led and came to near side rail, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly
started slowly, in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra and one pace final 100 yards
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened
behind, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
behind in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out and not much room, not quicken when clear and soon weakened
raced wide in touch, ridden to lead narrowly just over 1f out, soon headed and weakened quickly final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression well over 1f out, headway to lead just inside final furlong and driven out
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed narrowly just over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
always in rear, outpaced from 2f out, well behind over 1f out
Mesbaah can improve on his debut to oblige, with Minos, Record Breaker and Majuro all expected to have bright futures. This race usually goes to a decent sort, and indeed was won by Barry Hills's Red Ash 12 months ago, so the outcome here should be noted for future reference. With the benefit of a run behind him, it is Mesbaah that can pay to follow on this occasion at least. The Michael Jarvis inmate posted a pleasing first effort when fourth to Rallying Cry on his Newmarket debut at the start of the month, and this well-bred individual, related to the likes of Nashwan and Unfuwain on the dam's side, can improve enough to beat some highly-rated sorts. Minos holds an entry in the the Shergar Cup back here in a fortnight's time so is obviously well regarded, while Record Breaker hails from a stable simply churning out juvenile winners at present. Majuro lines up here in preference to a Listed event on Saturday, and has been working very well at home, and Six Of Trumps, a Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy entrant, is one of Jamie Osborne's better juveniles. In what should be an informative event, the experience of Mesbaah can prove decisive.
Ambrosiano 11-2 (9-1) Green leaving stalls, awkward bend over 4f out, soon chased leaders on outside, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Lakshmi (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Big Robert Medicean colt out of 1m2f winner Top Flight Queen.
Daylami Dreams Daylami gelding out of a once-raced mare.
King Joshua (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) In rear, outpaced from 2f out, 8th of 9, 11l behind Charlie Farnsbarns (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Majuro (IRE) Danetime colt, half-brother to winners up to 2m1f.
Mesbaah (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Prominent, pressed leader from 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, edged right, no extra, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Rallying Cry (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm.
Minos (IRE) Grand Lodge colt, brother to 7f winner Chateau, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f.
One To Follow Mtoto colt, half-brother to 6f winner Young Centurion.
Record Breaker (IRE) In The Wings colt, half-brother to 2 winners including the very smart Vintage Tipple.
Six of Trumps (IRE) Fasliyev colt, half-brother to 7f winner Emerald Penang.
