held up, headway to press leaders on outer over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched out and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 3rd final 50 yards
took keen hold, held up, ridden 2f out, no impression
pulled hard, in touch, ridden and not quicken over 1f out
chased leaders on outer until weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leader, led 2f out, in command over 1f out, ran on well
held up in touch, headway and squeezed through to chase winner approaching final furlong, kept on one pace under pressure
Prince Of Light showed plenty of promise on his debut and can land this maiden contest from the Barry Hills pair Criminal Act and Laith. Mark Johnston's colt, quite an expensive purchase, was well fancied in that Doncaster event but didn't get going until late on. He will be much straighter this afternoon and should take care of business. Laith has contested two decent events at Newmarket and Newbury. He wasn't beaten far in either and the form of both races has worked out pretty well. The experience will stand him in good stead here and he will be hard to keep out of the money. Criminal Act is a very interesting newcomer. He is related to an Italian Derby winner so may want further in time but could go well over this trip at this stage of his career. Judraan is another debutante to keep an eye on as regards the betting, but on this occasion we will go with experience and side with Prince Of Light.
Beckett Hall (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Led, pushed along 2f out, headed inside final furlong, faded towards finish, 5th of 15, 2l behind Charlie Tokyo (8-9) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Blu Manruna 6-1 (9-0) In touch, carried left 4f out, ridden 3f out to chase leaders, weakened approaching 1f out, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Richterhoffen (9-0) at Epsom 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Criminal Act (USA) Bahri colt, half-brother to numerous winners including useful hurdler Rubhahunish and classy performers Court Of Honour and Single Empire.
Judraan Alhaarth colt, half-brother to 7f winner Hamaasy.
Laith (IRE) 10-11fav (9-0) Made most, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Championship Point (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm in May.
Mercurialist 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, weakened quickly inside final 2f, soon eased when no chance, 10th of 11, 18l behind Close To You (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Prince of Light (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Ajigolo (9-4) at Doncaster 6f nov stk (4) gf.
Racer Forever (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden, over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 8l behind John Terry (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
