prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, weakened quickly over 3f out, behind
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear, no impression
soon prominent and raced alone stand side, led 2f out, driven out final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear, no impression
soon struggling towards rear, no impression
mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong
mid-division, ridden 4f out, kept on to go 3rd final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
raced alone far side, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 1f out
This looks a tricky opener but we will give the tentative vote to Mizooka with Meridian Line and Nezami the possible dangers. The selection has not been discredited on both her starts to date finishing a respectfull fifth of eleven on her debut and was not beaten far a Leicester last time out. The yard are in good form at present and this task looks easier than in the past so with that in mind she is worth siding with once more. Meridian Line will appreciate the soft ground conditions more than most. She ran well in heavy ground on her second run at Windsor but has since been disappointing on a fast surface so with conditons in her favour she has to be noted in the betting market. As does Nezami who although is having her debut she looks nicely bred and comes from a stable who can produce first time out winners. But for the winner we return to Mizooka.
Little Toto Mtoto colt out of winning hurdler Moonlight Seas.
Mesmerize Me 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 5l behind Imperial Mint (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Nezami (IRE) Elnadim gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Meridian Line (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) In touch, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 7l behind Vhujon (9-6) at Salisbury 6f 2yo aut (4) gf.
Mizooka 3-1 (9-0) Lead, headed over 4f out, remained prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Highland Daughter (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Jun.
Polar Annie 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, took keen hold in touch, lost place halfway, not clear run 2f out on inside rail, stayed on well for final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 9l behind Lady Aquitaine (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Too Grand 50-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, hung right from over 1f out, some late progress, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 8l behind Sailor At Sea (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Blue Zenith (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) Bumped start, in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Sofia's Star (8-13) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
