led after 1f to over 6f out, chased leader until weakened approaching 2f out
led for 1f, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon headed and one pace after
held up in rear, keen hold, headway on outside into mid-division halfway, tracked winner travelling well inside final 2f, closed final furlong, led final 100 yards, in command when eased down near finish
mid-division, ridden on inside over 2f out, no progress
prominent, led over 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
steadied towards rear, pushed along 3f out, one pace when not much room over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on steadily inside final furlong, no danger
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, outpaced when not much room over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong
held up towards rear, brief effort on inside over 2f out, soon one pace
dwelt, soon in mid-division on outside, progress over 2f out, led and quickened 2 lengths clear 2f out, faded inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, went modest 3rd over 1f out, no chance with front pair
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division on inside, ridden and no progress 2f out
behind, pushed along 3f out, ridden on outside and no progress 2f out
DHAAWIAH is selected to make a winning debut with Expressive and Makaam the rivals that she may have most to fear from. A year ago Act Of Diplomacy was sent off at odds-on to complete a hat-trick of victories in this maiden for the boys in blue only to come up well short. This year they're represented by an Elusive Quality filly who is out of a well related winning dam; it would be no surprise if she were to prove up to the task. Expressive has been absent since making a pleasing debut behind a fair sort at Wolverhampton in May. The market should guide as to whether she's expected to build on that promise on her return and, as a half-sister to Echelon and Chic, she also looks the part on paper whilst the longer trip will suit. With a BHA rating of 86 Makaam sets the standard and it will be interesting to see if there's any support for him now that the yard appears to be out of the doldrums. It wouldn't pay to laden his two runs this season with too much significance. Juvenile form brings Hay Fever into the equation but he may lack scope and of more interest are Dayanara, Ultimate Respect and Silverglas even allowing for the fact that the first two have plenty to prove. This looks a fair heat on paper but the well bred Dhaawiah may prove to be the best of them.
Deo Valente (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Reared start, always in the rear, last of 13, 25l behind Carlitos Spirit (9-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
El Libertador (USA) 50-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, challenged on bit 3f out, still every chance 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Directorship (9-2) at Sandown 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Fanunalter (8-11) 11th of 13, 18l behind Renowing (8-11) at Capannelle(ITY) 1m 2f lst stk hvy in Apr.
Hay Fever (IRE) 7-4fav (8-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Stan's Cool Cat (8-11) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul '08.
Kings On The Roof 14-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden halfway, short lived effort over 1f out, 9th of 13, 6l behind Eye For The Girls (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs in Jul.
Makaam (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and swished tail 2f out, soon edged right, edged left and went 4th inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 9, 7l behind Steel Free (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Silverglas (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Secret Witness (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Ultimate Respect (USA) 11-2 (9-2) Dwelt, soon in mid-division, effort on outside, green 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 11l behind Directorship (9-2) at Sandown 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Weekend Away (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 8l behind Leverage (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Dayanara (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, soon struggling, last of 12, 22l behind Applause (9-3) at Windsor 1m (5) gf in Jul.
Dhaawiah (USA) Elusive Quality filly out of Huja.
Expressive 5-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway on inside well over 1f out, soon 2nd briefly, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, went 2nd again towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Sunshine Always (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Kimberley Rocks (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway from 3f out, ridden 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Block Party (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Whatagoodcatch (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden in 3rd and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Crowfoot (9-5) at Down Royal 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Jun.
