in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden to lead briefly over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
keen, held up, ridden 2f out, no real impression
held up in touch, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, led over 2f out, ridden, headed and no extra inside final furlong
slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in rear, patiently ridden and always going well, smooth headway from 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride, keen, chased leader over 6f out, led briefly 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
As usual, some well-bred and highly rated individuals line up here, with Mosharref the pick over stablemate Shangazi, Armada and Great Hawk. Mosharref hails from a stable in form, and catches the eye, both on breeding and for the fact that he is entered in both the Dante and Vodafone Derby. He has been working well at home and it will take a smart one to stop him making a winning bow. Sir Michael Stoute won this 12 months ago with Mordor and on recent home reports, hopes are high that Armada can give a good account. A 70,000gns purchase, he is not bred to stay any further than 10 furlongs and holds no fancy entries just yet, but looks the part on the gallops so a big run is anticipated. At 400,00gns, stablemate Great Hawk was much more costly and will excel over a longer trip in time. Mick Kinane gets the leg up and he should also give a good account of himself too. The selection's stablemate Shangazi runs here in preference to a fillies' only affair at Newbury on Friday, and with Aeroplane sluicing up on Tuesday, it would be wrong to dismiss Peter Chappel-Hyam's Marajel out of hand as well. In a race that could turn out to be very informative, the vote goes to Mosharref.
Archiestown (USA) Arch colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Dixie Storm (USA) Dixieland Band colt, brother to 7f-1m1f winner Sweet Band.
Great Hawk (USA) El Prado colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Madam Nightingale and winning miler Goodness Gracious.
Invention (USA) Lear Fan colt, brother to the very smart Ryafan, half-brother to winners up to 2m.
Marajel (IRE) Marju colt, half-brother to 5f-1m winner Steel Light.
Mosharref (IRE) Alhaarth colt out of a 10f winning racemare.
Red Somerset (USA) Red Ransom colt out of a moderate racemare.
Secret World (IRE) Spinning World colt, half-brother to winning miler Walk In The Park.
Stroll In The Park (IRE) Galileo gelding, half-brother to 1m2f winner Night Driver.
Shangazi (USA) Miswaki filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m.
Wabra (USA) Diesis filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m7f.
Armada Anabaa gelding, brother to 6f-1m winner Tsigane and winning sprinter Trevise.
