dwelt, soon chased leader, challenged, upsides and every chance 2f out, stayed on but not pace of winner inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
made most, pushed along and joined 2f out, stayed on under pressure until headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong
chased leaders on rail, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold early and prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, ran on well
slowly into stride, behind and green, pushed along on outside halfway, made some late headway
dwelt, keen early stages, held up in 6th, ridden well over 1f out, never troubled leaders
well away, outpaced after 1f, soon in rear, never dangerous after
The market will help unravel the opening maiden but without that guide will put our faith in Richard Hannon and EBTIHAJ. The list of dangers includes Silver Show, Chevise and Regal Rocket. Our pick is bred to be all speed, being a half-sister to useful sprinters Saxford and Dubai Set, with the latter having been under Hannon's care too. After a fine Royal Ascot the yard continue in good form and Ebtihaj can improve their current 28% strike-rate with juveniles this term, providing of course the market makes the right noises. Silver Show must be factored in to calculations too after her sales price rose markedly as a yearling. Mick Channon is another trainer capable of saddling debut winners although his record here isn't encouraging and this filly, whilst being able to call upon some speed on the dam's side of the pedigree, will probably do better over further. Chevise is closely related to a juvenile sprint winner and also comes into calculations although he probably wouldn't want the ground too quick whilst Regal Rocket really is bred for stamina and appears the yard's second-string. It's disconcerting to see a tongue-tie on Porthgwidden Beach first time but she represents a shrewd outfit and needs a look and in truth this is a race that should go to a newcomer; Darwin Star has struggled to shed her maiden tag through four starts she's beginning to look exposed. Our idea then of that newcomer is Ebtihaj, but the market must be checked first.
Best Be Careful (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Precautionary.
Chevise (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor filly out of Lipica.
Darwin Star 14-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, close up, hung left on bend over 3f out, effort on outside 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Lily Again (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Libertia Statue Of Liberty filly out of Imperia.
Perfect Tribute Dubawi filly out of Perfect Spirit.
Porthgwidden Beach (USA) Street Cry filly out of Suaviter.
Regal Rocket (IRE) Majestic Missile filly out of Frenzy.
Silver Show (IRE) Noverre filly out of Incense.
Ebtihaj Trade Fair filly out of Bint Makbul.
