prominent, ridden along over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden along halfway, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, driven 2f out, stayed on final furlong
started slowly and towards rear, was soon chased along, headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
tracked leader, led over 2f out, quickened approaching final furlong, edged right and kept on
mid-division, effort when not much room over 1f out, switched right and kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
prominent for 4f
This is usually an above average maiden that tends to go to one of the leading yards and this time Seeway fits the bill, while it would be no surprise to see Himalaya and Rawaaj make good introductions. The John Gosden-trained Seeway was only just held on debut at Haydock when he got the hang of things in the second half of the race and was doing his best work at the finish. That experience will not have been lost on him and he looks capable of going one better on ground that he should act on. Himalaya is very well related and comes from a yard that has hit top form with its juveniles in the spring. He has the pedigree to go well at sprint trips for now and should be thereabouts. Rawaaj is another beautfiully bred runner who represents Sir Michael Stoute here. He is likely to improve for further with age but this should be a nice start for him. It is worth keeping an eye on the market for the chances of that trio, plus Mark Johnston's Takaatuf and Dr Smart, but we will side with Seeway to land this maiden.
Auld Arty (FR) Dansili colt, half-brother to middle-distance winner Proverb and 6f & 1m winner Royale Action.
Ay Tay Tate (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 10l behind Lord Shanakill (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
Dark Oasis Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Silver Waters.
Dr Smart (IRE) Dr Fong colt, half-brother to 7f winner Laudable.
Fastnet Storm (IRE) Rock of Gibraltar colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 1m-1m2f.
Himalya (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Dama'a.
Indian Fiesta (IRE) Indian Danehill colt, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m4f.
Mohanad (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Port Ronan (USA) 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 11, 17l behind Master Noverre (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Rawaaj Linamix colt, half-brother to 1m-1m4f winner Mayadeen.
Seaway 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 2f out, soon hung left, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Danidh Dubai (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Takaatuf (IRE) Dubai Destination colt out of an unraced mare.
Tartan Turban (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m2f including useful sprinter Paco Boy.
Threestepstoheaven Haafhd colt, half-brother to 7f winner Bobbish.
Thunderball Haafhd colt, half-brother to winning miler Thunderousapplause and 7f winner Thunderstruck.
Eilean Eeve 22-1 (8-12) Held up behind leaders, chased along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 24l behind Harwalla (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
