chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
steadied start, always in rear
pulled hard, led, ridden and headed well inside final furlong, no extra
pulled hard, in touch, chased leader 2f out, ridden and led well inside final furlong, ran on
unruly start, ran loose before start, slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
keen in touch, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
slowly away, headway after 1f to go mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Maghazi, Mushajer and Artushof are three against the field in this maiden and the vote is given to Maghazi. The selection was sent off favourite when only fourth on his debut behind Resplendent Nova. However he is sure to have learnt from the experience and from what looks a good draw he will be hard to beat. The selection's stable companion Mushajer rates the main danger on his placed efforts of last season but he has no experience of this surface and he may just need the run after a 268-day absence so he is passed over on this occasion. Artushof is a well-bred sort from a stable that can ready a newcomer so he should be noted closely in the market. Of the remainder, Shade Cozy is from a yard whose debutantes usually come on for the run but with Kieren Fallon aboard he is another that should be monitored in the market but in a race where the betting will give plenty of clues for the winner we return to Maghazi who is sure to have come on from his debut effort.
Berties Connection Danzig Connection gelding, half-brother to 1m1f-1m3f winner Berzoud.
Jollys Pride 100-1 Soon outpaced in rear, well behind from 3f out, 8th of 13, 18l behind Mogaamer at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (D3) pol.
Majestic Star 33-1 Always in rear and lost touch over 3f out, tailed off, 11th of 12, 31l behind Silver Palace at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Dec.
Artushof (USA) Danzig colt, half-brother to several high-class performers in USA and Japan.
Langdale 20-1 Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 14, 4l behind Resplendent Nova at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol.
Maghazi (IRE) 11-4fav Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 2l behind Resplendent Nova at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol.
Mushajer 1-2fav Chased leader, ridden 2f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Perfectperformance at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (D) gd in Jun.
Red Hussar Muhtarram gelding, half-brother to Group 3 winner Red Lancer.
Rightful Ruler 10-1 Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 20, 18l behind Very Wise at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Shade Cozy (USA) Cozzene colt, half-brother to several winners, mostly at around 1m.
Severely (FR) 5-1 Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final 2f, 7th of 10, 10l behind Angel Sprints at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (D) gf in Jul.
Polden Milkmaid 66-1 Soon outpaced in last, always well behind, last of 13, 25l behind Mogaamer at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (D3) pol.
