held up, some progress into mid-division 3f out, ridden and no further impression
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon one pace
mid-division, switched left 2f out, soon ridden into 2nd, kept on, not reached winner
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
made all, hung right from 3f out, ridden out
held up, short lived effort over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace
late removal of hood, went right and slowly away, soon pushed along in mid-division, never dangerous
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, drifted right and no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway from 2f out, kept on final furlong
always towards rear
This is a wide open sprint to finish with Masai Moon, Jimmy Styles and SEAMUS SHINDIG the main protagonists, and the last-named is taken to score on his re-appearance. Masai Moon made an eye-catching return when just edged out on the all-weather and this four time winner has a fitness advantage over some of his rivals. Excellent seconds at Newmarket and Goodwood last summer suggest the top weight will run another good race. Jimmy Styles took this race last year under today's pilot, Richard Hughes, and though he has only raced once since and has an absence of almost a year to vercome, he hails from an form yard with a number of recent winning sprinters. Seamus Shindig won three times over this trip last season, and he has made good progress throughout his career. He finished off last year's campaign with a good third in a decent handicap, and can handle the fast ground. Trainer Henry Candy saddled the Palace House winner last weekend, and can pick up this nice prize, courtesy of Seamus Shindig.
Masai Moon 7-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, keeping on when slightly hampered and checked inside final furlong, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Mullein (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Phantom Whisper 33-1 (8-6) Behind, pushed along halfway, kept on inside final furlong, no danger, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Chief Editor (9-4) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Jimmy Styles 9-2 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden, 2f out, not troubled leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 5l behind Baby Strange (8-6) at Newbury 6f hcp (2) gd in May '08.
Ebraam (USA) 9-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Fathom Five (9-2) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Striking Spirit 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division, outpaced halfway, ridden and hung right over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 6l behind Laddies Poker Two (8-9) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Great Charm (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, weakened inside final 2f, eased when no chance final furlong, 12th of 14, 10l behind Something (8-8) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Apr.
Seamus Shindig 15-2 (8-10) Held up, headway 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Osiris Way (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcap (3) gs in Aug.
Obe Gold 7-2 (8-9) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Advanced (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) fm in Apr.
Mujood 66-1 (9-4) Led to over 5f out, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 18l behind Mutheeb (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f cond Stakes (4) gf in Apr.
Nightjar (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and behind, effort halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 12l behind Advanced (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) fm in Apr.
Cornus 6-1 (9-1) Held up, never on terms, 12th of 14, 12l behind Horatio Carter (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Mogok Ruby 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression until ran on final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Aye Aye Digby (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
