mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden and hung right over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
always behind
behind, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rider soon dropped whip, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon one pace
in touch, outpaced over 3f out, hung left and stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
led 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, led again over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
led after 1f to over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1df out, no extra inside final furlong
Moonlit Skies is bound to be popular representing the powerful Godolphin operation under Frankie Dettori but he would not appear to be particularly well treated for his debut in this grade after a win in a maiden on his previous start and preference is for the bottom weight Woolly Bully, who gets the vote ahead of Speedy Sam and Natural Force. The selection has very sensibly been given a bit of a break since making a winning return to action under Dettori at Pontefract earlier this month, has ground conditions to suit and could still be well treated. Luca Cumani's Sciatin would have claims if fit enough for his return but lack of a recent run is of concern and of more interest may be Peter Chapple-Hyam's Baskerville, who may have needed his most recent run at Yarmouth and does have form with cut in the ground. Speedy Sam is a consistent performer and should be thereabouts again, although he may have to settle for a minor role, while Natural Force looks the lesser of the two Godolphin runners. Woolly Bully has an obvious chance though and he gets the vote.
Moonlit Skies 5-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sept beating Muntada (8-12) by 2l, 8 ran.
Natural Force (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Held up behind leaders, pushed along over 3f out, effort when weakening over 1f out, last of 7, 28l behind Minister of State (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Sciatin (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Shaydreambeliever (7-13) at Ayr 1m 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sept '05.
Lake Poet (IRE) 16-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 14l behind Pevensey (8-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Speedy Sam 13-2 (8-10) Led for over 1f, tracked leader afterwards, led again over 2f out, every chance 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Blue Bajan (9-2) at Ascot 1m 2f stk 0-90 (3) sft in Sept.
John Terry (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden 3f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Oh Glory Be (8-7) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Idarah (USA) 8-1 (9-3) In touch, led after 2f, hung left and headed over 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, well behind Peppertree Lane (9-5) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) hvy in Aug.
Quince (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Rampallion (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Sept.
Baskerville 4-1fav (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden and no impression 2f out until effort approaching final furlong, no extra, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Glencalvie (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Barodine 20-1 (8-4) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 22l behind Rampallion (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Sept.
Lady Disdain 11-1 (8-10) Always mid-division, 8th of 15, 9l behind Invasian (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Top Jaro (FR) 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 16, 19l behind Trouble Mountain (9-4) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Woolly Bully 15-8 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, ran on well, won at Pontefract 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs beating Avoriaz (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
