chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort and every chance over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, disputed lead over final furlong, kept on under pressure
held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one place final furlong
held up and behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, edged right, kept on
led, raced keenly, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and no impression final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten
Maraahel sprung a bit of a surprise when beating the well regarded Destination Dubai in a maiden over course and distance last month and has to be respected but with a doubt concerning the form of Sir Michael Stoute's horses at present he is passed over in favour of New Mexican, who gets the verdict over Carte Sauvage. The last mentioned looks the pick of Mark Johnston's two runners on the evidence of his Ayr maiden winner but was disappointing when beaten at odds on at the same venue last month. Stablemate Tafaahum remains unexposed following a win at Ayr in maiden-company on his latest start and should improve for the longer trip today. Clive Brittain's Forthright has been highly tried in recent starts and should appreciate the drop in class, while the consistent Sew'n'so Character may again find at least one too good. Having been outclassed behind the high class Pearl Of Love in his first two starts, New Mexican duly opened his account in a maiden here over six furlongs. Far from disgraced when second to another highly rated juvenile Sabbeeh back over seven furlongs at Doncaster last time, the son of Dr Fong should find this opposition less taxing. The step up in trip should suit and, while a softer surface may be ideal, New Mexican looks the one to beat.
