veered left start, led, ridden 2f out, kept on, caught near finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, led near finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division until outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon pressed leader, kept on, close 3rd, held when not much room near finish
badly hampered start, behind, ridden and headway from 2f out, stayed on to go 4th inside final furlong, never able to get on terms
badly hampered start, towards rear, some progress when not clear run 2f out, switched left and no impression after
hampered start, always in last trio
Nonrunner
Our judgement comes down in favour of Court Approval although the verdict in this competitive nursery is far from clearcut with Special Cuvee, Today's The Day and Crystal Moments all seriously considered. The selection finished nearer last than first in the Windsor Castle Stakes before finding one too good back in maiden company at Windsor last time. He gave every impression that day that he would be suited by the step up to this trip and that he had the ability to win a race and he should go well from his high draw. Crystal Moments' Doncaster defeat looks a little better now given that two of the three in front of her that day made the frame in the Group 3 Princess Margaret at the weekend and she should also be suited by the sixth furlong on offer here. Today's The Day's conqueror here last time went on to run well in a Listed race at Sandown last week but she may still need a little more time. Special Cuvee won well enough at Southwell last time and Sir Mark Prescott's runner is feared more but his form isn't anything out of the ordinary and the handicapper hasn't taken any chances although it would be no surprise to see him improve. A competitive race to which Court Approval may be the answer.
Missile Dodger (USA) 5-2fav (9-8) Pressed leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Kheylide (8-9) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Court Approval (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Soon chasing leaders, chased winner 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Red Rossini (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Crystal Moments 2-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden along halfway, driven to challenge and every chance final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 1l behind Rosabee (9-3) at Doncaster 5f nov fll stk (4) gd.
Special Cuvee 8-15fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged right, driven out, won at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs beating Red Baron Dancer (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Today's The Day 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, effort over 1f out, carried right, always held inside final furlong, checked and switched left near finish, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Touching (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Night Seed (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Chased leader from halfway, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Chepstow 5f nov stk (4) sft beating Mazzola (9-0) by a nk, 5 ran.
Black N Brew (USA) 7-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, edged right and led inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Khor Dubai (9-8) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Claphands 10-1 (8-8) Led, ridden when headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 12, 13l behind City Diamond (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Premier Krug (IRE) 9-1 (7-13) Soon driven, outpaced halfway, 4th of 5, 11l behind Rievaulx World (9-2) at Redcar 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Haven't A Clue 8-1 (8-13) In touch, headway when hung left over 1f out, led 1f out, soon clear, ridden out, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (5) pol beating Time For Old Time (7-12) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Starlarks (IRE) 8-13fav (9-1) Slowly into stride and soon behind, switched right and ridden over 3f out, effort 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 12l behind Soul Sista (8-11) at Salisbury 6f nov stk (5) gs.
Officer Mor (USA) 15-8 (9-2) Raced keenly, pressed winner until over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 4, 18l behind Transcentral (8-2) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs.
