led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, hung left and lost place over 3f out, no danger after
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 3f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, no chance with 1st 2
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, outpace over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Honest Prospector looks the safest option in this maiden and is nominated over Arena's Dream and And Your Point Is. Sir Michael Stoute's string are in good form at present and he has got a decent strike-rate with his 3-year-olds this season. This colt was an expensive purchase and he showed improved form to chase home Classira at Lingfield last time. If he can step-up again on that effort then he should take plenty of beating. Arena's Dream does not lack for ability but frustratingly he has developed a habit of finding at least one too good. He again ran his race at Hamilton last time when third behind Gone Gold, but he is relatively exposed and the percentage call is to take him on. In contrast, And Your Point Is has only had the one run but he was a little bit disappointing on his debut at Warwick. However, that was on heavy ground and he could be seen to better effect on this faster surface. March Mate put in an improved effort at Catterick last time and he seems to be going the right way. However, it will be disappointing if Honest Prospector can't get his head in front and he can provide another winner for Sir Michael Stoute.
Dilmoun (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, 6th 6f out, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure, 7th of 15, more than 14l behind Giant Eagle (11-8) at Cork 2m nhf gf in Jun (N.Hunt).
And Your Point Is (USA) 22-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 8th of 12, 14l behind Nassau Style (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Arena's Dream (USA) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Gone Gold (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Honest Prospector (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Classira (8-12) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Jul.
March Mate 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Kunte Kinteh (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) gs in Jul.
Reddy Ronnie (IRE) Redback gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Bacchanalia and 5f winner Midnight Special.
Simba's Pride 80-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 22l behind Loulwa (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gs in Jul.
Missycomelightly Killer Instinct filly out of winning hurdler Clean Singer.
