Timeform highlight a couple of two-year-old races which should throw up plenty of winners this autumn.
Friday 23 September
Newmarket, 7f maiden
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A maiden now restricted to those that have raced no more than twice previously, though that something of a distinction without a difference, none of the winners of the corresponding race since 2011 ruled out by the change, this one of the stronger recent runnings on paper and the first 6 all of some interest, the third the greenest of the bunch and likely the best long-term prospect.
KOLSAI built on debut promise, looking a useful prospect for next year, an entry in the Irish Guineas an indication of the regard in which he's held; tracked pace, travelled well, produced to lead under 2f out, shaken up after, kept on, had bit in hand; likely to progress further.
GREATEST TIME (by No Nay Never: second foal: dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Seek N' Destroy) showed plenty of ability, knowing his job, the most clued-up of the newcomers overall and coming out best of them; slowly into stride, handy, shaken up 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on; will improve.
REGAL HONOUR (625,000Y: by Dubawi: half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 9f (Balanchine) Summer Romance (2-y-o 6f winner, by Kingman) and winner up to 1m Rizeena (Coronation Stakes and 2-y-o 5f-7f winner, by Iffraaj), both smart: dam 2-y-o 7f winner), bred to be smart, shaped with plenty of encouragement on debut, held back by inexperience and getting going just too late to land a blow; slowly into stride, held up, ran green halfway, headway entering final 1f, kept on well, finished with running left; will stay 1m; sure to improve and looks a banker for a similar contest.
ESCARPMENT (£67,000Y: by Fastnet Rock: third foal: dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Anhar) is already gelded, but he has plenty about him physically and showed plenty of ability on debut, getting the hang of things after halfway; slowly into stride, raced off the pace, ran green, pushed along early, headway 2f out, challenged entering final 1f, not quicken close home; sure to improve.
BALLYMORE VISION (95,000F, 120,000Y: by Night Of Thunder: fifth foal: half-brother to 1m winner Scherzo (by Golden Horn): dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 9f Mufarrh) produced a promising first effort, seeming clued up in front but then green off the bridle; led, travelled well, shaken up 2f out, headed soon after, ran green, not quicken; will improve.
DAAHES still looked to be carrying condition, but showed a bit more than on debut, despite not yet being fully clued up; waited with, shaken up over 2f out, not quicken, ran green, hung right over 1f out, kept on; he looks the part and is likely to progress further.
LOGISTICAL (€92,000F: by Dandy Man: first foal: dam, unraced half-sister to smart 9f-11.5f winner Powder Snow, out of close relative of Derby/Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Lammtarra) hinted at ability on debut, though not clued up enough to get involved; raced off the pace, shaken up over 2f out, ran green, not quicken; may do better.
LORD LOUIS showed a bit more than on debut, though still in need of experience; close up, not settle fully, pushed along 3f out, ran green, weakened.
SUNRISE BOY ran to a similar level as on debut, knowing a bit more, though not looking entirely straightforward, needing another run for a mark; prominent, hung right, weakened over 1f out, not knocked about.
READY RECKONER, over 1f longer trip and sweating beforehand, continues to look modest, at least now qualified for a mark; held up, shaken up 3f out, made no impression.
Sunday 25 September
Curragh, 7f maiden
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ESPIONAGE confirmed debut promise in emphatic fashion down in trip, faring easily best of the group that stuck to the far rail and paying a handsome compliment to his Galway conqueror Alexandroupolis; raced far side, soon led, shaken up 2f out, went clear entering final 1f, won easily; open to further improvement.
SIERRA BLANCA very much caught the eye after 4 months off, near enough last of all 2f out before finishing to really good effect, undoubtedly a fine prospect for middle-distances next season; raced centre, in rear, still plenty to do under 2f out, found plenty to lead switched final 1f, finished well, never nearer; better to come.
DJOCKOVIC (€65,000 2-y-o: by Kodiac: second foal: dam unraced granddaughter of Irish 1000 Guineas winner Mehthaaf), who attracted support, shaped well for a yard going well at present, well up to winning a similar contest on this evidence; raced centre, mid-field, effort over 2f out, kept on; will improve.
THALARA (by Awtaad: half-sister to numerous winners, including smart 1¼m winner Ajman King (by Lope de Vega) and useful 1¾m winner Orgilgo Bay (by Lawman): dam French 1¼m winner) produced a promising first effort, likely that she lasts longer next time, briefly clear of the main pack before tying up late; raced centre, prominent, travelled fluently, chased leader approaching final 1f, no extra late on; will improve.
ENGELINE (by Make Believe: half-sister to several winners, including 1m winner Elmos Fire (by New Bay) and 9.5f winner Estagel (by Rajsaman): dam, French 1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 10.5f Eclair de Lune) showed plenty to work on; mid-field, shaken up 2f out, kept on, not unduly punished; entitled to progress.
DARK SIDE again shaped well, leaving the impression its only a matter of time before he leaves this form behind; held up, pushed along under 3f out, kept on final 1f, not knocked about.
NEW VARIANT ran to a similar level as on debut; raced centre, close up, took keen hold, driven 2f out, faded final 1f.
ALEXANDER JOHN (by Dick Whittington: half-brother to 7f winner Water Queen (by Shamardal) and 1m winner Oud Metha Bridge (by Helmet): dam 1¼m winner) showed plenty to work on and may well last longer next time; raced centre, tracked pace, effort 2f out, weakened final 1f.
NARMAR (by Invincible Spirit: closely related to useful 1¼m winner Ebeyina (by Oasis Dream) and half-brother to several winners, including smart 12.5f winner Ebiyza (by Rock of Gibraltar) and useful 9.4f winner (stayed 1½m) Ebayya (by Azamour): dam 1½m winner) made some appeal on pedigree and produced a promising enough first effort; broke well, took keen hold, settled mid-field before halfway, headway 2f out, no extra final 1f; should improve.
SHOT OF LOVE disappointed bearing in mind debut promise; raced far side, tracked winner, ridden 2f out, left behind approaching final 1f.
QUAR SHAMAR (115,000Y: by Shamardal: fourth foal: half-brother to German 7f winner Quarantini (by Belardo): dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 11f Quinindo out of useful 1m winner (stayed 11f) Quebrada), well backed, shaped as if in need of the experience; waited with, steady headway 2f out, beaten final 1f, not knocked about; clearly thought capable of better.
MARCO MONACO shaped similarly to last time, possibly just in need of more time; tracked pace, travelled smoothly, ridden under 2f out, dropped away final 1f.
FANCY GLOVES was still in need of the experience; held up, ran green, merely closed up late.
WALSINGHAM (by Lope De Vega: fourth foal: brother to smart winner up to 1½m Duke de Sessa (2-y-o 1m/9f winner) and half-brother to 1¼m winner Hotspur Harry (by Zoffany): dam 11f-1¾m winner) shaped as if needing the run; raced far side, tracked pace, lost place 2f out, soon beaten.
BARNEY HYLAND (by Anjaal: fourth foal: dam sprint maiden out of unraced half-sister to very smart 6f/7f winner Arabian Gleam) went with little promise; dwelt, raced far side, never a threat.
ASGARD'S CAPTAIN, after 3 months off, looks poor at this stage; mid-field, beaten 2f out.
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