tracked leader, led after 3 furlongs, ridden clear over 2f, headed over 1f out and weakened
led and set fast paced, headed after 3 furlongs, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leading pair over 1f out
held up, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra
steady start, smooth headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, challenged and kept on well
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f
HENRYTHENAVIGATOR may have had his unbeaten run ended at Longchamp recently but he can resume winning ways here at the main expense of Tamayuz with Raven's Pass having to settle for an honourable third. Henry's defeat behind Goldikova in the Prix du Moulin was in no small part down to the ground as he never looked at ease on the rain-softened surface and he has now been beaten on all three starts with 'soft' in the going description. There is rain forecast but the straight course has drained quickly since the redevelopment and he should have conditions to his liking and can continue his trainer's domination at the highest level. Tamayuz is a stablemate of Goldikova and adds another dimension to this fascinating contest. A wide draw was no help to him in the French Guineas but he defeated Raven's Pass by a length and a half in the Jean Prat before slamming Natagora in the Jacques le Marois. Raven's Pass has got closer to Henry with each outing and had reduced the margin to a head at Goodwood - although connections of the winner were quick to claim that their charge was always doing enough. The remainder are merely extras on the big stage.
Honoured Guest (IRE) (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 32l behind Goldikova (8-8) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) hvy.
Racinger (FR) (9-3) behind Tamayuz (8-11) at Deauville 1m Grp 1 (1) in Aug, 8 ran.
Sabana Perdida (IRE) (9-0) 5th of 9, 7l behind Goldikova (8-8) at Deauville 1m Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug.
Henrythenavigator (USA) (8-11) 5th of 11, 2l behind Goldikova (8-8) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) hvy.
Raven's Pass (USA) 1-2fav (8-9) Soon led, in command over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, eased down towards finish, won at Goodwood 1m Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug beating Bankable (9-1) by 1l, 5 ran.
Tamayuz (8-11) won at Deauville 1m Grp 1 (1) in Aug beating Natagora (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Winker Watson 15-8fav (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, steady progress from 2f out, stayed on, never a danger, 8th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Edge Closer (9-4) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
