held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well
in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leader and keen, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
MUJOOD can follow up on his recent course and distance win, while both Ivory Lace and Belle des Airs will pose as the main dangers. The selection carries a six pound penalty for his recent success as connections try and take advantage of his current handicap mark. His form prior to that had been looking a little moderate but he ran right back to his best last time and if he recaptures that form he could quite easily follow up. Ivory Lace is now eight pounds higher in the weights since gaining victory at Brighton last time out. This race does look more competitive so a personal best will be required. The same can be said about Belle des Airs who has a six pound penalty to over come after winning at Epsom last week. She looks like a filly with further improvement to come so any support in the market should be noted, however Mujood looked impressive while winning his latest race and if at his best he will be difficult to beat.
Mujood 8-1 (9-5) Held up in touch on outer, went 2nd 3f out, led narrowly 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept narrow advantage when strongly pressed throughout final 1f, on top near finish, won at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Satwa Laird (8-13) by hd, 11 ran.
Salient 25-1 (8-0) Awkward leaving stalls, soon in touch in 5th, headway and ridden to chase leader over 2f out, slight lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Marching Time (8-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug.
Belle des Airs (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Made most, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Hi Shinko (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Perfect Pride (USA) 6-1 (9-9) Held up on stand rail, pushed along halfway, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Artistic License (9-10) at Goodwood 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Daddy's Gift (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, tracked leader, hampered and lost place after 2f, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 9l behind Belle Des Airs (8-12) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Ivory Lace 5-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Aug beating Too Tall (9-5) by 4l, 11 ran.
Sam's Cross (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Keen, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 13, 11l behind Tamasou (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Spiritual Art 28-1 (9-5) Went left start, behind on stands side rail, hard ridden over 1f out, running on inside final furlong, when rider dropped reins and unbalanced final 50 yards, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Diddums (9-0) at Goodwood 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.