tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on
in touch, effort when hung left 2f out, soon ridden, edged left and kept on final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never near leaders
dwelt, behind, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
slowly into stride, behind and soon outpaced, never dangerous
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, just held
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong
Lakeman, Needwood Lad and Majoum catch the eye here with Lakeman set to benefit from a promising debut. Lakeman belied his starting price when running a blinder to be a close fourth in a hot Newcastle contest on debut. That was a terrific effort and normal improvement makes him a danger to all here. Needwood Lad has a similar profile, showing lots of promise when a staying on third at Redcar. That form may not be quite as good as the Newcastle contest and he is opposed despite his trainer Richard Fahey having won the race last year. Majoum is an interesting debutant from the Godolphin camp. A son of first season sire Exceed and Excel who has done well to date, he is a half brother to the prolific sprint winner Swiss Lake, out of a winning mare. He is sure to have been well prepared and can run a big race. LAKEMAN can prove good enough.
Hajoum (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Swiss Lake and Dubai Destination.
Lakeman (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Chased leaders far side, driven 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind On Offer (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Jun.
Mintoe 11-8fav (9-3) Ducked right start, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Visterre (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Tapis Wizard 33-1 (8-9) Soon ridden stands side, kept on strongly final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind On Offer (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Jun.
Tilerium's Dream (IRE) Tillerman gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Winsome Hearts Erhaab gelding, half-brother to 1m-1m6f winner Ego Trip.
Antigua Sunrise (IRE) Noverre filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m5f including the top-class 7f-1m2f winner Polar Prince.
Dakota Two (IRE) Frenchmans Bay filly, half-sister to 7f winner Straight Face and sprinter Max One Two Three.
Frontline Girl (IRE) Fath filly, half-sister to 6f-1m2f winner Charlie Tokyo.
Smelly Cat One Cool Cat filly out of winning miler Grecian Halo.
Needwood Lad 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, chased along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Tagula Breeze (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Abbey Steps (IRE) Choisir gelding, half-brother to winning miler Crosshaven.
Quanah Parker (IRE) Namid colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over jumps.
Monaco Mistress (IRE) Acclamation filly, sister to winning sprinter Rubirosa.
Norfolk Broads (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) In touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Viva Ronaldo (9-3) at York 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jun.
