Verdict

The feature event of the day and it has attracted quite a decent field. Godolphin have landed this contest twice in the last five years and they are strongly represented with two runners. However, both their contenders look opposable for obvious reasons and Moynahan is given the vote after a satisfactory re-appearance in the 2000 Guineas. The Irish version confirmed that this years renewal at Newmarket was top class. Moynahan could never get on terms with the principals after been held-up early on. The worry would be that this could turn out a tactical affair which would not suit but he is selected on the basis that he will have too much class for these. Army Of Angels makes his seasonal debut here after twelve months off the course. He is very lightly raced for a 6yr old but goes well with 'give' in the ground which is a positive given the 48 hr going description. Whether he has the ability to deal with a relatively unexposed colt half his age is the question. The remainder appear to have it all to do and Moynahan is the vote.

Formwatch

Army of Angels (IRE) 5-4fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, soon ridden, hung right 2f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Dunelight (9-5) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) gd.

Classic Port (FR) 33-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, pushed along 4f out, outpaced final 2f, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Ordnance Row (9-2) at Windsor 1m lst stk (1) gf in May.

Dream Lodge (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Celtic Sultan (9-4) at Chester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.

Eastern Anthem (IRE) 3-10fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 3, 1 1/2l behind Halicarnassus (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May '07.

Moynahan (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced well over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on, never able to challenge, 6th of 15, 8l behind Henrythenavigator (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.