led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right final furlong, ran on to lead post
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed post
started slowly and went right start, soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
dwelt, held up, ridden and headway when switched right over 1f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on
always towards rear
It is hard to escape the claims of Gypsy King, who impressed on his debut last term and has all the right entries to be considered as a potential star. Forward Move may have needed the run in the Craven Stakes and could bounce back with a bold show here, while Mordor put in a likeable performance on his Newmarket debut and looks an interesting prospect whatever happens today. Excusez Moi is already exposed and would appear to have a little to find on his effort in the Greenham Stakes last month. Like, Zalongo and I'm Spartacus, he looks up against it at this level and others make more appeal. None more so than Gypsy King, who is bred to appreciate the step up in trip and is expected to take all the beating with Kieren Fallon doing the steering.
Excusez Moi (USA) 14-1 Pressed leader over 5f, 7th of 9, 10l behind Indesatchel at Newbury 7f 3yo Grp 3 gs in Apr.
Forward Move (IRE) 7-1 Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Democratic Deficit at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 gf in Apr.
Gypsy King (IRE) 4-9fav Mid-division, 8th approaching straight, headway on outer 2f out, led under 1f out, pushed out, easily, won at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn hvy in Oct beating Bogside Dancer by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Im Spartacus 12-1 Behind, headway when not clear run 2f out, switched, stayed on under pressure final furling but no impression near finish, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Quizzene at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp gs in Apr.
Jack The Giant (IRE) 3-1fav Prominent, ridden and weakened final 2f, 9th of 11, 9l behind Chief Scout at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (D) sft in Aug.
Mordor (FR) 6-1 In touch, driven to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn gf in Apr beating Topiary Ted by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Thunderwing (IRE) 9-2 Took keen hold, held up in 5th, not clear run 2f out, soon switched right, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 5l behind The Geezer at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo stk gs in Apr.
Zalongo 5-1 Raced stand side, in touch, ridden to lead that group over 1f out, soon overall leader, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 15, hd behind Blaise Hollow at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp gf in Apr.
Zohar (USA) 33-1 Steadied start, pulled hard, held up towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Rocamadour at Newmarket 1m 1f 3yo lst stk gf in Apr.
