tracked leaders, headway when hung right well over 1f out, led 1f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong
behind, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, never on terms
dwelt, soon in touch, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on, no impression towards finish
mid-division, effort over 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, no chance with leading pair
led, effort 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 2f out
behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, challenged 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong
Barry Hills chooses this contest to reintroduce Meyyal to the racetrack, but we will take a chance on BAWADI to get the better of his colt, while Dimensional is another interesting newcomer. The last-named is trained by Amanda Perrett, who has been back among the winners this week, and is a nicely bred filly by Dansili and related to numerous winners over trips from a mile to today's 10 furlongs. There is no reason why she can't get heavily involved here and Ryan Moore is a good debut booking. Meyyal sees a racecourse for the first time since a good Doncaster debut last October and this half-brother to Mutamaasek will probably want every yard of this trip, but is very much respected on his comeback. Mathaaq was perhaps a little disappointing on debut but this surface may suit better, while Morning Dress will be better suited by this step up in trip and can show improvement. However the pick is Bawadi. The better overall form of Godolphin means we prefer this American-bred colt, who is also related to a number of winners across the pond on both turf and dirt, and is highly likely to be ready to do himself justice at the first time of asking.
Bawadi (USA) Medaglia D'oro colt out of Chartreuse.
Cottonfields (USA) 22-1 (9-3) Behind, pushed along over 4f out, never a factor, 7th of 12, 16l behind Assabiyya (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Mathaaq 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 43l behind Do The Strand (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) sft.
Meyyal (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Morning Dress (USA) 10-3fav (9-3) In touch, pushed along halfway, weakened entering final 2f, 7th of 12, 11l behind Ms Sophie Eleanor (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Secret Desert 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 10, 14l behind Block Party (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Secret Life 16-1 (9-3) Held up, not clear run 2f out, switched left over 1f out, strong run final furlong, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Brooklyn Spirit (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Dimensional Dansili filly out of Nashmeel.
