held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, hung right over 1f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, switched left to lead over 1f out, stormed clear, readily
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, chased winner entering final furlong but no chance, lost 2nd near finish
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, hung right and weakened 1f out
soon pushed along in rear, ridden 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division until weakened 2f out
stumbled leading stalls, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakening when not much room soon after, eased
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, held when not much room over 1f out
mid-division until 2f out
held up behind, ridden and weaved way through field from over 2f out, kept on to go 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed soon after, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, some headway under pressure on outer entering straight, no further impression from 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, beaten when not much room over 1f out
mid-division until 3f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, some headway on rails over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, never able to challenge
La Chicaluna, The Betchworth Kid and Distant Charm are the three for the shortlist and we are with La Chicaluna. James Given's charge has not been campaigned at the top tracks but has demonstrated a really likeable attitude in the process of two victories despite any concerns about the going. A Pontefract and Chester double is a difficult thing to do given the difference between the tracks so Goodwood should hold no ills. The Betchworth Kid turned an apparently ordinary maiden at Brighton into a procession. There should be more to come. Distant Charm is a son of sire of the moment, Distant Music. Richard Hannon's challengers always have to be respected at this level. Meeriss was probably outclassed at Epsom but does have bags of early pace. Silver Wind appeared to fully appreciate the fast ground at Folkestone but probably had to thank an abysmal ride on the second for that recent victory. Coasting is much better than his run in the Coventry Stakes suggests and the drop in class is welcomed. A typically competitive heat and La Chicaluna looks the one most open to progression off their current mark.
Sofia's Star 9-4 (9-1) Raced stands side, tracked leader, keen hold, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Silver Wind (8-11) at Folkestone 6f nov med aut stk (4) gf in Jul.
Coasting 33-1 (9-1) Held up, driven on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, 15th of 20, 10l behind Henrythenavigator (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Meeriss (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Declaration of War (9-0) at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Jun.
Distant Charm (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Disputed lead, led over 2f out, edged right final furlong, ran on, won at Warwick 7f nov aut stk (5) sft in Jul beating Tamrai Dancer (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Silver Wind 3-1 (8-11) Raced stands side, always prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Folkestone 6f nov med aut stk (4) gf in Jul beating Aaim To Storm (8-13) by a hd, 6 ran.
The Betchworth Kid 7-2 (9-3) Mid-division, progress 4f out, soon shaken up, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jul beating Harbour Blues (9-3) by 5l, 8 ran.
Shifting Star (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well, just held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Pelican Prince (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Hansinger (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon clear, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jul beating Jastaanhi (7-13) by 5l, 13 ran.
La Chicaluna 11-8fav (8-13) Made all, ridden over 1f out, held on gamely, won at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul beating Russian Reel (9-7) by a nk, 4 ran.
Golden Penny 20-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in mid-division, shaken up and effort on outside 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Sharp Nephew (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Marning Star 9-2 (9-3) In touch, behind from halfway, 7th of 8, 41l behind Toto Skyllachy (9-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) sft in Jul.
Huzzah (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, gradually faded inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Fast Company (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Miss Firefly 7-4fav (8-10) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 14l behind Broken Applause (8-10) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) hvy in Jun.
Kyrie Eleison (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, edged left over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Without A Prayer (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
Gulf Coast 9-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to take 3rd, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Fortuity (8-13) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Lady Nova (IRE) 3-1fav (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Sauze d'Oulx (9-2) at Leicester 6f 2yo hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Farthermost (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, driven and kept on well when strongly pressed throughout final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Spinning Sound (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
