held up, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced
with winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to chase winner entering final furlong, no chance with winner
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 4f out, soon out pace
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden, ran green 4f out, edged left over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out
An open maiden where the betting will help guide however without that information we will side with Mystery Star ahead of newcomers Tighnabruaich and Ghizlaan. The last-named cost a whopping $600,000 and whilst that guarantees nothing, market support could well be worth heeding. However Mystery Star has already proven that he has ability and he could be capable of going one better than when second on debut at Newmarket. So far, progeny of Derby winner Kris Krin are yet to really prove themselves but the selection looks promising and if able to build on his debut run, then he can win today. Pondapipe and La Fortalesa should both build on promising debut efforts, whilst No To Trident was only beaten in a photograph last time out although he is looking a little exposed. Tighnabruaich is an interesting contender; Michael Jarvis' son of Rainbow Quest cost 80,000 guineas and looks to be starting off at the right sort of trip. Bright Falcon is another newcomer to consider for trainer Dan Murphy, however Mystery Star is the one we like.
Blimey O'Riley (IRE) Kalanisi colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m2f.
Bright Falcon Hawk Wing colt, half-brother to useful miler Treat.
La Fortalesa (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 9l behind Zakhaaref (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Mystery Star (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 17, 2l behind Tomintoul Flyer (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Sept.
No To Trident 9-2 (8-9) Always prominent, led 2f out, ridden and drifted left over 1f out, swerved right inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 13, shd behind Bushy Dell (8-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Pondapie (IRE) 18-1 (8-5) Missed break, headway when impeded 2f out, stayed on, 5th of 8, 6l behind Graceful Descent (8-7) at Ayr 1m nov stk (4) gs in Sept.
Royal Musketeer (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, 14th of 15, 28l behind Apollo Shark (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jun.
Tighnabruaich (IRE) Rainbow Quest colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the Flat and over jumps.
Top Man Dan (IRE) Danetime gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Ghizlaan (USA) Seeking The Gold filly, half-sister to winning miler Stage Luck.
