held up 4th, ridden and outpaced from 2f out
tracked leader, 10 lengths adrift 5f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led 1f out, hard driven inside final furlong, held on close home
started very slowly, took keen hold in rear, ridden over 2f out and plenty to do, carried head high, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
held up 5th, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, pressed winner and every chance inside final furlong, hard ridden and just held close home
led, 10 lengths clear 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakening when headed 1f out, kept on well for 4th place
Soviet Song gets the nod in Goodwood's feature race, while George Washington has got to be respected and is potentially more of a threat than Rob Roy, who appears to be finally on the brink of living up to his home reputation but faces a tough test under his Group 2 penalty. That said, Caradak wouldn't have much to find were he to run to his best and, with the return to a mile in his favour, Frankie Dettori's mount will be dangerous to ignore; especially if the market speaks in his favour before the off. By way of contrast, Killybegs and River Tiber both have a lot to prove and are not hard to overlook on this occasion. The former has plenty to find on recent form, while River Tiber appears to be here to ensure there is a solid pace. He is very much the second string to Aidan O'Brien's bow. This year's 2,000 Guineas hero George Washington is sure to attract all the headlines and the attention of the press. Which, despite the colt possessing a devastating turn of foot, is also likely to lead to cramped odds being available for his long awaited reappearance. The moderate performances from this year's three-year-olds against their elders has also been disappointing, so George Washington's price is very off-putting. Therefore, it can pay to give Soviet Song another roll of the dice. James Fanshawe's filly knows her way around here well and it is her proven well being and experience of the track that make her the stand out bet in this year's renewal.
Rob Roy (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, but never able to challenge, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Court Masterpiece (9-7) at Goodwood 1m Grp 1 (1) gf.
Caradak (IRE) 5-6fav (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Welsh Emperor (9-3) at Newbury 7f Grp 2 (1) gs.
George Washington (IRE) 4-7fav (9-0) Held up in touch, 7th and headway 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, 2nd when drifted left inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Araafa (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) hvy in May.
Soviet Song (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Held up in 4th, headway to chase leading pair over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong but no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Court Masterpiece (9-7) at Goodwood 1m Grp 1 (1) gf.
Killybegs (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 8l behind Belenus (9-0) at Salisbury 1m Grp 3 (1) gs.
River Tiber 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon disputed lead, headed under 3f out, ridden and weakened, 10th of 11, 18l behind Araafa (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) hvy in May.
