with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon led, headed over 3f out, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
soon outpaced, headway halfway, ridden and one pace from over 1f out
slow into stride, outpaced, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch and soon pushed along, hung right and weakened over 1f out
The shortlist for the opener contains Indigo Nights, Godfrey Street, Amber Glory and Scooby Dude, with the vote going to the first-named. Indigo Nights keeps on progressing and her form is working out as well. She would appear to hold solid claims, while Godfrey Street also progressed from his debut to win on the all-weather last time, and the runner-up there will by now have run yesterday. Amber Glory had shown progressive form, certainly good enough for this level, until being found out in the Queen Mary Stakes, but she too is entitled to respect. Scooby Dude was also found out at Royal Ascot at York but, based on a very good second to Tous les Deux at Windsor the time before that, he holds very good claims here. Finally, Smart Pick disappointed here last time, although that was from a poor draw, but based on her previous second to City For Conquest, would hold claims. However, overall, we will just side with Indigo Nights.
Scooby Dude (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders over 3f, last of 8, 11l behind Titus Alone (8-11) at York 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Amber Glory 33-1 (8-10) Led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 17, 10l behind Flashy Wings (8-10) at York 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf.
Godfrey Street 9-4fav (9-0) Prominent, tracked leader 3f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, readily, won at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol in May beating Campbeltown (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Becktara (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased winner, hung right, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 11l behind Scooby Dude (9-0) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Gattuso 8-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway to go prominent after 1f, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 9l behind Call My Number (8-13) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Indigo Nights (IRE) 7-2 (8-4) With leader, led 2f out, edged right, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gs beating Sea Grain (8-8) by 5l, 8 ran.
Smart Pick 11-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, not much room 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 9l behind Verite (9-0) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Dream of Paradise (USA) Atticus filly, half-sister to 3 winners up to a mile.