3.25 Sandown ETIJAAH 9/1 - Got a little bit outpaced when running green at the half way mark on debut (same race as RANGI- finished just 1L behind that one who reopposes today at much shorter odds) and ran nicely under a hands and heels ride. Not sure we can read too much into it but he did race closer to the near side that day when the eyecatchers were all middle so maybe there is a point to say there was an extra length or two to come. Regardless, I thought it was a typically well-shaping Brian Meehan colt who would improve an absolute tonne for its next run. Will relish the stiff Sandown track and with the champ on board has a fantastic opportunity to go close at very nice odds.
The other maiden is slightly more guesswork but I have a strong suspicion that SPACE SHIP would be a smart John Gosden horse- entered up in the RP Trophy and Derby and bred like a classic horse. That said though, I like a reverse forecast between this horse and ESTIFZAAZ who will improve for its debut, has a little bit more precocity in its pedigree and therefore might just have a bit more on the day with Space Ship shaping very well in behind. Ran nicely in what looked a really nice Newmarket maiden last time and will go close.