led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held close home
pressed leader, pushed along over 6f out, lost 2nd 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
held up in touch in last, pushed along 5f out, progress to take 3rd 2f out, stayed on, not able to challenge
in touch on outside, ran green on bend turning for home, weakened over 2f out
Andrew Balding's Megan's Motivator is Flat-bred and, as a half-brother to a miler who stayed 1m4f, shouldn't be lacking in speed. But BALAKLAVA cost £190,000 as a foal and will be expected to start paying back the outlay sooner rather than later. He's a full brother to Group 3 winning miler Baliyana and a half-brother to four other winners including the smart middle-distance performer Balikheri and should take all the beating over this trip. Staigue Fort and The Happy Warrior are more stoutly bred but worth noting for future reference.
Balaklava Dalakhani gelding out of Balanka.
Black Is Beautiful (FR) Black Sam Bellamy gelding out of Queen's Theatre.
Buffalospringfield Tobougg gelding out of Three Gifts.
Megan's Motivator Motivator gelding out of Top Sauce.
Staigue Fort Kirkwall gelding out of Mulberry Wine.
The Happy Warrior Luso gelding out of Martomick.
Breakoutthebooze (IRE) Tiger Hill gelding out of Quantum.
Seniors Pet (IRE) Antonius Pius gelding out of Adelaide Pearl.
Underlay Underlay Namid gelding out of Rainbow Nation.
