towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out
with winner, ridden 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on not pace of winner
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
EASTERN WARRIOR has proved frustrating but at these terms, we will recommend him to see off Nisaal and Mustakmil. The son of Barathea has had the misfortune to find one too good on three occasions and while that may cast a few glances with regard to his will to win; this looks a weak contest and we will offer one further chance. Nisaal would have been better off with his rival were it a handicap. He seemed to enjoy the return to a decent surface at Haydock though did not do a great deal when put under pressure. Ed Dunlop's horses are running well so watch the market for any support with regard to Mustakmil. He held entries in much stronger maidens than this. Canyon Ranch qualifies for handicaps after this effort and he will make considerably more appeal at that juncture. Steel Trade has every chance on the book though he has tended to run in snatches in the past. Meml was a relatively cheap purchase at the sales though if breeding is any guide, the mile will be perfect. With the remainder making very little appeal indeed, Eastern Warrior is therefore put up as the selection.
Brockfield 66-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 5f out, lost pace over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 23l behind Mutawarath (9-3) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Canyon Ranch 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 9l behind Mutawarath (9-3) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Eastern Warrior 13-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Candy Ride (8-9) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Informal Affair Makbul gelding out of Fontaine Lady.
Mustakmil (IRE) Haafhd colt out of Elfaslah.
Steel Trade 9-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Burns Night (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Meml Mark Of Esteem filly out of Matisse.
Rose Avelina 66-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 6, 21l behind Aqwaas (8-12) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Nisaal (IRE) 2-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden along 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Bold Cross (8-11) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Occasion 100-1 (8-12) Led to halfway, soon weakened, last of 14, well behind Jaadull (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Skybob Tobougg gelding out of Heavens Above.
