tracked leaders, raced freely, ridden 2f out, went 2nd and edged left over 1f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, stayed on one pace
held up in last, effort from 2f out, chased winner and edged left inside final furlong, no impression
chased winner, driven and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Charlie Appleby has trained two of the last three winners and SALSABEEL is hard to oppose in this year’s renewal. The Godolphin representative is clear of today’s opposition at the weights and will take the beating despite having his first start since scoring at Meydan in January. Unforgetable Filly hasn’t won since landing last year’s German 1000 Guineas and Salateen has failed to threaten since successful at Doncaster in May. Nameitwhatyoulike and Keyser Soze make up the rest of the field but have it all to do on these terms.
Salateen 12-1 (10-0) Prominent towards stands side rail, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, lost place 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Amazour (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Salsabeel (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) won at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Jan beating Hornsby (8-8) by 1l, 16 ran.
Keyser Soze (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked far side leaders, weakened over 2f out, soon behind, last of 30, dist behind Settle For Bay (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Nameitwhatyoulike 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Gin In The Inn (8-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Unforgetable Filly 20-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 25l behind Aljazzi (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in Jun.