led, 2 lengths ahead entering final furlong, ridden final 75 yards, headed close home
slowly into stride, very green and mostly ridden along towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, not able to get on terms
tracked leaders, 2nd over 4f out until 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, soon went 2nd, stayed on inside final furlong, led close home
tracked leader until over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left and no impression over 1f out, no extra
held up towards rear, effort on outside 3f out, wide home turn, soon weakened
SHAKOUR posted an improved effort when third over a mile at Kempton last month and this longer trip will suit the Gosden colt on that evidence. Danzay made a promising start when runner-up at Wolverhampton last week and also steps up in distance. He’s preferred to Volevo Lui and the remainder with racecourse experience but the US-bred newcomer Native Arrow represents Godolphin and could prove a threat to all.
Danzay (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to chase winner when hung right over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Antonian (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Native Arrow (USA) Kitten's Joy colt out of Dixie Shoes.
Shakour (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 4f out, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Highbrow (9-2) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Dec.
Volevo Lui 80-1 (9-5) Mid-division on outside, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, 6th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Ispolini (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Approaching Menace 50-1 (8-11) Towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, dist behind Cross Counter (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Blame Me Forever (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly away in rear, never on terms, 9th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Ghanimah (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll stks (5) pol in Nov.
Wallflower (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 17 1/4l behind American Endeavour (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f fll stks (5) pol in Dec.