mid-division, effort 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f
held up switched left over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, no further impression final furlong
dwelt, held up and always towards rear
keen, held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, steady headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
keen, tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra
held up, switched left and steady headway from 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong
led at good pace, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
A furiously competitive Listed contest, where Coeur Courageux is tentatively forwarded as the one to be on. Museeb, Cupid's Glory and Council Member are very much respected, while Wise Dennis had an obvious excuse for his below par effort when he last raced and he could easily bounce back here. Wise Dennis had previously shown progressive form and won in this grade at York under a cool ride from Kieren Fallon. The partnership remain in tact this afternoon and a bold bid cannot be ruled out. Council Member was drawn in the car park when he did so well in finishing seventh in the Jersey Stakes last month; an effort that gives him solid place claims now that he tries a mile for the first time. A similar comment applies to Museeb, who is closely matched with the Godolphin-owned colt and there is unlikely to be much between them if they run to the form of their last encounter. Cupid's Glory had a blinding juvenile campaign and will be a major force if he has trained on. The nagging doubt with him is the form of his stable's runners, though. Several of his stablemates have been running as if in need of the outing and, in the absence of a reliable betting guide at the overnight stage, he may be best watched on is first start of the season. That is definitely not the case with Coeur Courageux, who takes a significant ease in grade after pulling too hard in the Criterion Stakes at Newmarket in June. David Flood has freshened him up since then and, with his previous course and distance form with Proclamation now looking very solid, Coeur Corageux looks a cracking bet to bounce back this afternoon.
Council Member (USA) 8-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 21, 8l behind Proclamation (8-13) at York 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Wise Dennis 16-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, last of 21, 40l behind Proclamation (8-13) at York 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Brecon Beacon 25-1 (9-6) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 21, 3l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Coeur Courageux (FR) 16-1 (8-7) Keen, chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened when bumped approaching final furlong, 7th of 8, 10l behind Vortex (9-2) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Cupid's Glory (9-0) Prominent, every chance, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Helios Quercus (9-0) at Saint-Cloud 1m Grp 1 sft in Oct.
Forward Move (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 5l behind David Junior (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f lst stk (1) gd.
Mister Genepi 4-5fav (8-12) Raced keenly, tracked winner throughout, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Linngari (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo stk (3) gf.
Museeb (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 21, 6l behind Proclamation (8-13) at York 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Oude (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 19th of 21, 22l behind Proclamation (8-13) at York 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Borthwick Girl (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Beautyandthebeast (8-11) at York 1m 3yo fll lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
