with leaders, led on bit over 2f out, clear when shaken up 1f out, ridden out inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, kept on, no impression with winner
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no impression, lost 3rd final 50 yards
led narrowly, driven and headed over 2f out, soon ridden, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong
with leader, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, behind 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went 3rd final 50 yards, no impression
There are plenty with claims in a wide-open contest. Musselburgh winner Moonlight Navigator may prove best of the recent maiden winners including Berland, Only Joking and Al Rayyan. But this is tougher than the seller Stardrfiter won at Catterick while Azraff has been raised 10lb for winning on his handicap debut at Newmarket. A winner at Beverley, SPECIAL VENTURE (NAP) found only Grigolo too good handicapping for the first time in a Class 2 contest at Goodwood. The latter has gone in again since and Tim Easterby's colt gets the nod on the strength of that form.
Azraff (IRE) 11-8fav (9-3) Pressed leader, led 2f out, ridden clear approaching final furlong, stayed on well, readily, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft beating Persun (9-3) by 2l, 5 ran.
Moonlightnavigator (USA) 9-4 (9-5) Led until headed narrowly 2f out, ridden over 1f out, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Henrytheaeroplane (9-5) by nk, 4 ran.
Berland (IRE) 3-10fav (9-5) Soon chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating La Estatua (9-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Al Rayyan (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Made all, pushed along 2f out, driven and hard pressed entering final furlong, stayed on well, in command towards finish, won at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Azmaam (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Stardrifter 10-11fav (8-11) Pressed leader, led 3f out, drew well clear over 1f out, easily, won at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gf in Jul beating Reet Petite (8-6) by 8l, 9 ran.
Twin Turbo (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Abbey Angel (9-7) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Multi Grain 5-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out and stayed on one pace, 4th of 5, 7l behind Mystic And Artist (9-0) at Ayr 7f mdn (4) sft.
Only Joking 3-1fav (8-9) Made all, clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft beating Devious Spirit (9-0) by 8l, 9 ran.
Special Venture (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Led, strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure until headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, held on for 2nd, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Grigolo (8-8) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
