prominent stand side group, went 2nd 2f out, no chance with centre group
led and always in front of stand side group, not on term with centre 1f out
slowly into stride, switched left and in touch, stand side group, ridden and weakened 2f out
led centre group 2f, ridden to lead again over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same
prominent, centre group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up stand side ridden and no chance 2f out
in touch centre group, ridden over 1f out, ran on towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear centre group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division centre group, switched right and headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well
pressed leader centre group, led 4f out until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up centre group, hung left over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders cantre group, hard ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leader stand side 4f, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up canter group, edged left and weakened over 1f out
mid-divison center group, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up stand side, not clear run on inside over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd in his group inside final furlong, no chance
Greek Renaissance, another Godolphin recruit, is fancied to win here at the main expense of Advanced and Zidane. The selection, formerly with Marcus Tregoning, showed that he is in good form with a win at Yarmouth last month. That was his first start in the UK since running in Nad Al Sheba and retaining his ability shown last year, he can win today. He is yet to win on softer than good but he has run well on soft ground in the past and likely to get the strong pace which is ideal, he can record his fifth win in twelve starts. The ground may prove a hindrance to some of these, namely Assertive, Borderlescott and Beckermet, whilst Fullandby should appreciate underfoot conditions. Presto Shinko was very promising last year but doesn't look the same horse twelve months on, so a more eminent threat could come from Zidane. A hold up performer, he will need luck in running late on but adept on soft ground he mustn't be overlooked with Jamie Spencer aboard. Old-timer Patavellian has a squeak if anywhere near his best, whilst Baltic King is not in the best form of late. Irish raider Confuchias is of interest as an improving three-year-old who handles the ground. Knot In Wood has a big race in him at some point but it may come when back in handicap company, so whilst Opera Cape should go well for Frankie on ground that suits, it is the apparent second string Greek Renaissance who gets the nomination.
Confuchias (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, kept on without threatening from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 13, 9l behind US Ranger (9-4) at Curragh 6f lst stk (1) gs in Sept.
Advanced 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden along over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Appalachian Trail (9-0) at Redcar 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Assertive 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders centre, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 17, nk behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Baltic King 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders near side, ridden and outpaced 2f out, 10th of 17, 5l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Beckermet (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Led centre group and overall leader until headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 17, 3l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Borderlescott 5-1fav (9-12) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 19th of 28, 7l behind Advanced (9-9) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Fullandby (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Behind far side, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never on terms, 15th of 28, 4 1/2l behind Advanced (9-9) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Galeota (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leader centre to 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 16th of 17, 12l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Grantley Adams 14-1 (9-0) Behind stands side, ridden 2f out, no impression when edged left final furlong, 22nd of 28, 8l behind Advanced (9-9) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Greek Renaissance (IRE) 6-5 (8-9) Steadied start, held up in rear but in touch, switched left 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Yarmouth 6f stk (3) gd in Sept beating Masta Plasta (8-9) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 20-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, jockey dropped whip inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 20, nk behind Fonthill Road (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Kapil (SAF) (9-0) Settled in rear, produced late impression running past beaten horses inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Able One (9-0) at Sha Tin 1m Grp 1 (1) in Apr.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch centre, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, not troubled leaders, 7th of 17, 3l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Obe Brave 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 10th of 20, 6l behind Fonthill Road (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Opera Cape 9-2 (8-9) Held up in touch, headway halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 6f stk (2) gs in Sept beating Come Out Fighting (8-9) by 2l, 7 ran.
Patavellian (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Outpaced early, ridden and headway from 2f out, nearest at finish, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Benbaun (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gs.
Zidane 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear centre group, headway 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Held up in 6th, ridden on inside 3f out, soon beaten, last of 10, 3l behind Lovelace (8-9) at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sept.
