behind, effort on wide out side over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression leaders
held up towards rear, good headway and switched to outer halfway, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, held on
dwelt, recovered and in touch 5f out, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, led approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, stayed chasing winner until one pace and lost 2nd final 50 yards
never going well and always behind
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never near to challenge
in mid-division, until weakened over 2f out,
chased leaders, every chance 2f out, one pace and held when not much room on rails approaching final furlong
led after 2f, headed approaching final furlong, weakened
in mid-division, until lost place halfway
raced wide in touch, hard ridden 3f out, stayed on under pressure and hung left final furlong, pressed winner final 50 yards, just held
led 2f, tracked leader to well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out and eased final furlong
behind, hard ridden 2f out, passed weakening rivals final furlong
raced wide, always in rear, held off final 2f
A poor handicap to end the day's proceedings in which Badou is given the vote to confirm Goodwood superiority over Princess Shoka, with Alabastrine rated the main danger. The selection was showing improved form for the step up to a mile at Goodwood, when failing by a head to catch Muyassir. Of the same mark today, he has an obvious chance of taking advantage of what looks a favourable rating. Sir Mark Prescott's Alabastrine is open to improvement after just three starts and makes his debut in this grade. With his stable in good form, the daughter of Green Desert has to be respected but she makes limited appeal at the forecast odds. Academy Brief, second over hurdles at Exeter recently, and Princess Anabaa, who has to carry a 7lb penalty for winning a moderate Pontefract maiden on her most recent start, are others to consider but we are happy to side with Badou.
