slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, outpaced from halfway
held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, never near leaders
keen, tracked leaders, led narrowly over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
towards rear, pushed along halfway, never near leaders
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
tracked leader to over 2f out, ridden and one pace
close up, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
The CARDINAL'S HAT ran well on his debut and is taken to land this opener with both Vanishing Grey and Could it Be Magic worth noting. The selection caught the eye on his debut finishing third of six at Bath running very green in the process and with that experience behind now him he ought to go close to winning this time around. Vanishing Grey will pose as the biggest danger having run well in a couple of above average maidens at Leicester and most latterly at Newmarket. He comes from a powerful yard and warrants plenty of respect. Could It Be Magic is tried in first time cheek pieces to enhance his chances after running three fine races in defeat in similar races. He is well bred and with further improvement he is sure to be in the shake up come the business end of the race. The Cardinal's Hat ran well on his debut and can win on his second attempt.
Captain Blake (IRE) 150-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 18l behind Jack My Boy (8-11) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr.
Carnival Time (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Reminders soon after start and always behind, 13th of 16, 19l behind Classic Colori (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Could It Be Magic 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Spying (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Il Portico 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind Emerald Commander (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jul.
Knowledgeable Reset gelding out of Belle's Edge.
Magnus Thrax (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly away, held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, no danger, 10th of 13, 9l behind Arcano (9-0) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Jun.
Starry Mount Observatory colt out of Lady Lindsay.
The Cardinal's Hat (FR) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Don't Tell Mary (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) fm in May.
Carnaval Court (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along before halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Walk On Water (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo stks (3) gd in Jul.
Ridgeway Sapphire 66-1 (8-9) Green, soon pushed along in mid-division, weakened approaching 2f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Conniption (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo stks (4) sft in Jul.
Vanishing Grey (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and effort approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Jira (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gd in Jun.
