keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway to go prominent halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, not troubled leaders
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, driven to chase winner inside final furlong
keen in rear, good headway over 1f out, led 1f out, ridden and ran on
keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, one pace
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Another race to look forward to and after serving his ban for refusing to enter the stalls, SPANISH MOON is the selection to get the better of Holberg, while Tazeez has strong frame claims. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained selection has not raced on British soil since winning a Listed event at Kempton 20 months ago. That has not stopped him winning Group 1 and Group 2 contests in France in the interim, and last time we saw him on the track he pushed Dar Re Mi close in the Group 1 Dubai Sheema Classic. Trip and ground are ideal for him and he goes well when fresh, so he is a confident choice. Next best in the race looks to be Holberg. The Halling colt won last year's Queen's Vase over two miles, but in his only subsequent start showed that he is still very effective over this shorter trip when winning a Listed Goodwood race. Conditions suit and he is very much respected. Tazeez has won here over 10f and now tries this trip for the first time. He is not certain to stay, but it is worth a try as he does seem to come up just short in this company, though a place in the frame is very much a possibility. Redwood has a bit to prove at this level judged on recent runs and Man Of Iron may prove to be another challenger for some prize money, but Spanish Moon looks the part for today.
Crowded House 12-1 (9-0) Raced wide, tracked leaders, went 2nd 4f out, driven along and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 11, 16l behind Harbinger (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Holberg (UAE) 3-1fav (9-0) Made most, ridden clear entering final furlong, eased near finish, unchallenged, won at Goodwood 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gd in Jun beating Manighar (9-9) by 6l, 8 ran.
Man Of Iron (USA) 5-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Laaheb (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
Nanton (USA) 8-11fav (9-1) Tracked leading pair, pushed along over 3f out, chased winner strong challenge and upsides final furlong, no extra and held final 50 yards, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Prospect Wells (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
Redwood 16-1 (9-0) Raced wide, held up in last pair, wide straight, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never any chance, 5th of 11, 12l behind Harbinger (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Sans Frontieres (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, driven and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 11l behind Harbinger (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Spanish Moon (USA) 6-1fav (9-0) 3rd of 16, 1l behind Dar Re Mi (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Mar.
Tazeez (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression on winner when lost 2nd last half furlong, kept on well for 3rd, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Byword (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
