Al Khaleej took keen hold, held up in last, sliced through field from over 2f out to lead over 1f out, ridden clear hands and heels
Guilded Warrior took keen hold, tracked leading trio, effort 2f out, progress to take 2nd last 150yds, stayed on but no chance with winner
Resplendent Nova held up in 6th, pushed along over 2f out, outpaced and ridden over 1f out, stayed on to snatch 3rd last stride
Lunces Lad took keen hold, tracked leader, narrow lead 2f out to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Titan Triumph took keen hold, held up in last pair, shaken up over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, no danger
Phluke tracked leading pair, pushed along and easily outpaced final 2f
Super Frank led to 2f out, weakened rapidly final furlong
Sand Cat raced wide, held up in 5th, shaken up over 2f out, no response
Analyis of the race
This was turned into a rout by AL KHALEEJ, who posted a quick time and looks a smart prospect for the season. He travelled strongly at the rear before scything through the field in the straight and hitting the front still on the bridle before Seb Sanders shook him up and he went right away in the final furlong.
He is reportedly very buzzy and that is why connections opted to start him off over 7f, but he is the type who could be contesting some of the top mile handicaps this summer.
Resplendent Nova also finished well but he took time to pick up early in the straight while Lunces Lad, who was never far off the pace, could only plug on at the one speed.
Tote
Tote Win: 3.7
Tote place (1): 1.6
Tote place (2): 3.2
Tote place (3): 1.3
Exacta: 25.7
CSF: 27.9
Tricast: 63.1
Total SP: 118
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