led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, driven to lead well over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, all out
held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch, effort on rails 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
held up, headway on rails 3f out, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
with leader until 3f out, gradually weakened
chased leaders until weakened 2f out
held up, making headway when not clear run 3f out until 2f out, no impression after
The short list of Armada, Incidentally and Multaaka seems to pick itself really, with the vote going to Multaaka. Armada showed plenty of promise when second at Kempton on his debut and rates a major player today. Incidentally's form is solid and his official rating of 80 is justified so he has to be considered. Multaaka, who has been placed in each of his last five races. weight in on an 85-rating which, of course, gives him a big shout too. The others to have run need to find some improvement in order to feature, while those that have yet to race do not, we feel, have better profiles than the horses we have already mentioned. All of which spins us back to the selection, Multaaka, whose stable has a good record at this venue.
Dance Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden to press leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 10l behind Simondiun (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Incidentally (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Zamala (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Mount Sinai 28-1 (8-13) Led 2f, with leader, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 33l behind Motaraqeb (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Multakka (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged right, headed line, 2nd of 10, hd behind Layazaal (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Press The Button (GER) 33-1 (9-0) Chased winner, effort over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 21l behind Smart Enough (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Seal of Hope 50-1 (9-0) Ridden along in rear, always behind, 11th of 14, 15l behind Third Set (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Stokesies Luck (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Soon ridden in mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 14l behind Blue Aura (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Stotsfold 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden, stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 18, 11l behind Classic Punch (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Canvas (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 21l behind And Again (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf.
Cunegonde 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, 14th of 16, 15l behind Wasseema (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Hot Agnes Agnes World filly out of 6f & 7f winner Hot Tin Roof.
Armada 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 75 yards, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Steppe Dancer (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (4) pol in May.
