NAAS 14:35 4x273h

All 14 ran.

Time: 1m 23.39s Closing Sectional: (3f): 34.5s (103.6%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 124%, Betfair SP 100%

An intriguing listed race, not least with the inclusion of some useful-looking 3-y-os and it was one from that brigade who prevailed in Anamba, Hasanour doing best of the rest to lead home a 1-2-4 for Mick Halford; the gallop was steady, a few exceeding and others not seen to best effect in behind as a consequence.

ANAMBA had made a promising start as a juvenile last year and though that form has taken a few knocks since, improved further to make a successful return after 8 months off, in turn becoming the yard's first turf winner of the season; mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on to lead entering final 1f, driven clear; open to further improvement, she'll be worth her place back in Group company next time.

HASANOUR (USA) had proved most disappointing in a pair of starts in Dubai over the winter, though bounced back to form over a trip shorter than ideal after 4 months off, shaping well as he found only a 3-y-o stablemate too strong; waited with, travelled well, shaken up 1½f out, chased leader last ½f, stayed on, no match for winner; reportedly heads to the Royal Hunt Cup now, and would rate shortlist material there, a big-field handicap on fast ground sure to be right up his street.

SEVENLEFT (IRE) ran well kept to this grade, seen to maximum effect on the front end; led, went with zest, shaken up over 2f out, headed entering final 1f, one paced, had the run of the race.

ORCIA (IRE) back down in trip, stepped up on reappearance run, well positioned throughout; in touch, ridden over 2f out, one paced.

THE HAPPY PRINCE (IRE) was strong in the betting back up in trip, though wasn't seen to best effect, just lacking the change of gear to land a telling blow; mid-field, travelled well, shaken up 1½f out, one paced, not knocked about, would have benefited from a stronger gallop; he's worth another try at 1m on this basis.

TENNESSEE WILDCAT (IRE) shaped as if retaining all ability after 11 months off, having a hopeless task from position, though he won't be the easiest to place looking forward; in rear, smooth headway over 2f out, shaken up soon after, kept on final 100 yds, never nearer.

FAINLEOG (IRE) was out of depth, ran as well as could be expected; in touch, shaken up over 2f out, weakened final 1f, not persevered with once held.

EMBIRAN (IRE) lightly-raced and progressive before this, is better judged on previous form, having a hopeless task from his position here; in rear, shuffled back after 2f, shaken up 2f out, made no impression; remains with potential.

IN MY POCKET (IRE) rather surprisingly back down in trip, failed by a long chalk to build on the promise of last run; mid-field, hampered after 3f, shaken up over 2f out, made no impression; will benefit from return to 1m+.

YUFTEN back on turf, wasn't close to being in the same form as last time, possibly just amiss; mid-field, weakened from 2f out.

TAISCE NAISIUNTA (IRE) shaped as if badly needing the run after 7 months off; close up, ridden 3f out, headway around 2f out, weakened; likely to be much closer to form next time.

ASSUME (IRE) was well held after 7 months off; mid-division, weakened from 2f out.

GUSSY GOOSE (IRE) back in visor, ran no better than on return; raced wide, held up, beaten 2f out, left poorly placed.

LILY'S RAINBOW (IRE) seen to maximum effect last time, failed by a long chalk to confirm that form, though this was too bad to be true in any case; mid-field, off the bridle before most, ran wide home turn, soon beaten.