dwelt in rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, readily
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 4f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on to go moderate 3rd inside final furlong
NOBLE STAR hasn't run since his debut at Newmarket in April but the 130,000gns son of Acclamation wouldn't have been sent on the long journey here without good reason and he could outclass these. Song Of Shadows has an even longer absence to overcome but he showed potential for Godolphin in June of last year and his new trainer places his horses very well. Napoleon Solo had been looking as though a victory was imminent before a poor run when favourite here earlier this month but it's difficult to get excited about the prospects of the remainder.
Blythe Prince 125-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Dream Bounty (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Jacksonfire 33-1 (8-7) Close up, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, dist behind Infiniti (8-0) at Leicester 7f stks (6) gd in Oct.
Napoleon Solo 10-3fav (9-4) Raced centre, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Rock Warbler (9-2) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Ship Canal 100-1 (9-11) Raced wide, keen, close up, went 3rd over 3f out until over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 17 1/2l behind Vuela (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn stks (6) pol in Nov.
Noble Star (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Castle Harbour (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) sft in Apr.
Sandstream 40-1 (9-5) Led 1f, remained prominent, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 17 3/4l behind Glorious Poet (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Scribner Creek (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Hampered start, always towards rear, 9th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Red Trooper (9-5) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Song Of Shadows 3-1 (9-5) Switched right start, tracked leaders, 2nd well over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Academy House (9-5) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.