started slowly and went right start, green in rear, headway on outside when went left over 2f out, ridden and staying on same pace when green and went right inside final furlong
in touch on rail, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
not much room and bumped start, soon pushed along in rear, never troubled leaders
chased leaders on rail, led going well 2f out, shaken up and in command final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders ridden over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
soon slight lead, ridden and headed 2f out, soon hung left, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon in mid-division, ridden halfway weakened 2f out
went left start, pulled hard in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride and bumped start, outpaced and always behind
early speed, ridden in mid-division halfway, soon in rear
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders on outside, ridden halfway weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner and lost 2nd inside final furlong
started slowly outpaced in rear, some progress on outside over 2f out
MAJOR DUDE is an obvious newcomer in a race where the majority of those to have seen action don't set the world alight; Littleportnbrandy and Nutley Copse rate as the main dangers. Richard Hannon's Sakhee colt cost 34,000 guineas and is out of a mare who, although not from a sparkling family, was a winner herself. This colt represents the yard that target maidens here and the betting should indicate what is expected tonight. Cheylesmore is not ignored on debut, however Cathcart Castle and Perfect Pastime may rate as more pertinent newcomers to consider. The best form is held by Littleportnbrandy who has bumped into some good horses in two races so far, but it must be pointed out that the winners of both races are trained by Richard Hannon. Keiren Fallon catches the eye as a jockey booking but she can be opposed. Nutley Copse is the first foal of a dam who is related to plenty of winners, including at two, whilst St Oswald is a half-brother to Military Power although the latter didn't blossom until his second season. The betting will be informative in this opener but we are happy to stick with Major Dude from his good draw.
Arctic Mirage Iceman gelding out of Marysienka.
Cathcart Castle Imperial Dancer colt out of Stephanie's Mind.
Gower Rules (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always behind, 9th of 10, 19l behind Jollywood (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) fm in May.
Major Dude Sakhee colt out of Diliza.
Perfect Pastime Pastoral Pursuits colt out of Puritanical.
Quadra Hop (IRE) Compton Place colt out of Yding.
Regal Bullet (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always rear, last of 15, 25l behind Zebedee (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Robber Stone Proclamation colt out of Amiata.
Sammy Alexander Storming Home colt out of Sweet Angeline.
Snow Trooper Iceman colt out of Snow Shoes.
St Oswald Royal Applause colt out of Susun Kelapa.
Littleportnbrandy (IRE) 2-1fav (8-12) Led on rail, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Bilko Pak (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Miss Moneypenni Monsieur Bond filly out of Dazzling Daisy.
Nutley Copse Needwood Blade filly out of Nut.
Cheylesmore (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Hemaca.
Lucky Tricks 66-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, behind, 12th of 16, 18l behind The Sydney Arms (8-13) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd in Apr.
