in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 2f, edged right over 1f, driven to lead briefly inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, effort over 3f, never troubled leaders
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f, soon beaten
held up, ridden along 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, headway over 2f, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
led, driven and hung right over 1f, edged left and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
IMPOSING can impose himself on his rivals in this maiden and land the prize at the main expense of Union Island and Bandanaman. Sir Michael Stoute's colt ran really well on his debut when he chased Parthenon on heavy ground at Leicester. He ran green that day so there should be plenty more to come and he sets the standard for the rest. Union Island is interesting as he finished third at Doncaster last time and the fourth in that race Headline Act went close at Goodwood earlier in the week and he is reported to be quite useful. Bandanaman looks the type who will do better once he goes handicapping as he was a little disappointing in a maiden last time. Advisor, Big Bound, Naheell and Alpha Tauri hail from top yards and they should be noted in the market on their introduction's to the racecourse. However, Imposing sets a decent standard and he should prove hard to beat.
Bandanaman (IRE) 8-11fav (9-1) Dwelt, towards rear, soon chased along, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Sharp Sovereign (8-9) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft.
Big Bound (USA) Grand Slam colt, half-brother to several winners up to 1m2f.
Brad's Luck (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 9l behind Felday (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Howard 14-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in touch, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Whispering Angel (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Imposing 10-3 (8-12) Keen, with leader 1f, held up in touch, effort over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Parthenon (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
Kiwi Moon Nayef colt, half-brother to 7f winners Capannina and Shamayel.
Naheell Lomitas colt, half-brother to 1m-1m1f winner Zoom One.
Susurrayshaan 125-1 (9-3) Behind from halfway, 13th of 14, 44l behind Ever Loved (8-12) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn (5) fbs.
Union Island (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led, driven and edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind The Miniver Rose (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Advisor (FR) Anabaa colt, half-brother to a winning sprinter in Italy.
Alpha Tauri (USA) Aldebaran colt out of winning miler Seven Moons.
