mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up towards rear on outside, headway over 2f out, kept on until no extra well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left well over 1f out, strong challenge entering final furlong, upsides final 100 yards, dead heated on line
led 2f, chased leader until led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, nudged along, kept on steadily, never near leaders
always prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, strongly pressed, dead heated on line
bustled along leaving stalls, soon towards rear, stayed there
soon pushed along, always in rear
pulled hard tracking leaders, pulled out to lead after 2f, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
There's a form famine for this maiden so after an encouraging first run Richard Hannon's ELUSIVE TRADER is given the nod ahead of Godolphin's newcomer Barlaman while Gold Crusher could be a decent each-way play. It took a while for the pick to get the hang of things on debut on Lingfield's polytrack but he was eye-catching once chasing the leaders and he's bred to go well over sprint trips as a youngster. Godophin's runners traditionally need a debut run before scoring but the boys in blue have had their fair share of first time out successes this season and Barlaman could add to that here. He has a very smart US pedigree so should act on the surface and is entitled for a bold bid. Gold Crusher is probably not as well bred as some of his unraced rivals but having improved from first run to second he can progress again to challenge making experience count. Avenuenalleyways is another interesting newcomer who should run a nice debut, however, with a nice run already Elusive Trader gets the call.
Avenuesnalleyways (IRE) Bertolini colt out of Princess Mood.
Barlaman (USA) Langfuhr colt out of Party Circuit.
Brick Red 40-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always behind, 9th of 11, 8l behind Najd (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Elusive Trader (USA) 13-2 (8-9) Dwelt, chased leading pair, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Brambleberry (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo nov stks (5) pol.
Gold Crusher (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Chased winner, driven 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Virginia Hall (8-11) at Southwell 6f 2yo nov stks (5) fbs in Jul.
Gypsy Boy (USA) Dixie Union colt out of Think Fast.
Haadeeth Oasis Dream gelding out of Musical Key.
Maashooq Observatory colt out of Chatifa.
Motty's Gift 14-1 (8-13) Always behind, last of 14, 13l behind Palisades Park (8-13) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Rain On The Wind (IRE) Bahamian Bounty colt out of Mix Me Up.
Mount Juliet (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly out of Stylist.
Rum King (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride in rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 18l behind Al Zir (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
