SIR BUSKER made the most of the drop in class at Goodwood last week and returned a convincing winner despite having to be switched for a run. This drop back in distance should not be a problem and Oisin Murphy keeps the winning partnership intact. Cracking Speed scored at Brighton with a bit to spare but is upped a grade under a penalty for this while Mykindofsunshine was placed over 6f at Yarmouth before struggling over the minimum trip last time. Journey Of Life has failed to threaten the winner despite placing the last twice and I Am A Dreamer looks no nearer taking advantage of a slide down the weights.
Sir Busker (IRE) 4-1fav (9-9) In touch in rear, headway when not clear run and switched left entering final 2f, headway to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Goodwood 7f hcp (5) gs in Jun beating Bring Us Paradise (8-5) by 3l, 9 ran.
I Am A Dreamer 12-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Brian Epstein (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Phoenix Star (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, driven halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Makanah (9-9) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Shellebeau (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Held up, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Plumette (9-1) at Chepstow 7f hcp fll (5) gd in May.
Mendoza (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Heath Charnock (9-9) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (5) pol in May.
Journey Of Life 11-4 (9-3) Led, hung left virtually throughout, headed just over 1f out, not run on, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Celtic Manor (9-3) at Windsor 5f stks (5) gf in May.
Mykindofsunshine (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Close up, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Shining (9-7) at Bath 5f hcp (5) fm in May.
Cracking Speed (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Soaring Spirits (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Drumnadrochit 12-1 (9-2) Led until over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Chitra (9-5) at Salisbury 6f hcp (5) gf in May.
