The Lindsay Park-trained and Shadwell-raced colt Muraaqeb won brilliantly here on debut. He went back from his outside barrier (10) and settled in last place, behind a good tempo, before going widest of all rounding the home turn. He then stormed home to score impressively, looking the makings of a very smart colt. The John Sadler-trained colt Seized drove through from his inside barrier (1) to lead, despite some early pressure. He then dashed clear nearing the home turn only to be overhauled at the 50m, having no chance with the late-closing winner, but still putting up a rather promising effort on debut.