slow away, soon chasing leader, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
in rear, ridden, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, soon ridden, kept on to lead towards finish
led, ridden over 2f out, one paced when headed towards finish
Trees of Green should be capable of losing his maiden tag here, Alpes Maritimes and Bankable look to be the obvious dangers. The Godolphin runner has shown plenty of promise in three races to date and the form has been working out pretty well. This is the first time he has encountered fast ground but his pedigree suggests it shouldn't be a problem. Alpes Maritimes has been running well enough over ten furlongs, but is probably better over this trip and rates a big danger. Bankable meanwhile put in a very promising first effort on soft ground at Newmarket and can only improve for the experience. Inner Voice and Ancient pride make up the field and cannot easily be discounted, but the more solid form claims are held by Trees Of Green.
Inner Voice (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, driven along over 3f out, soon struggling, 6th of 10, 16l behind Le Colombier (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jun '06.
Alpes Maritimes 9-2 (9-3) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Broomielaw (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Ancient Pride (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Zamalik (9-5) at Hamilton 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Bankable (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, staying on when hampered 1f out, not recover, 8th of 15, 6l behind Ezdiyaad (9-3) at Newmarket 1m mdn stk (5) sft in Aug.
Trees of Green (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Lang Shining (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
