held up behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, kept on
behind and outpaced, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Godolphin are back in classic winning form and although Sun Kissed is no stable star he should be capable of landing this handicap, Wing Commander and Esquire appear to be the main rivals. Sun Kissed was highly tried on his final juvenile start in the Houghton stakes at Newmarket. He ran no sort of race on that occasion but had previously performed with credit against decent types at Salisbury. He looks to have been given a fair chance by the handicapper and could be the best option today. Wing Commander gained a hard fought success at Beverley last time and this gutsy performer will be hard to keep out of the places. The selection's stable companion Esquire could be anything having comfortably landed a modest maiden at Newbury last term. Takes Tutu is consistent in this type of company and looks the pick of the remainder, but this looks destined to fall to the boys in blue and with think Sun Kissed is the one to be on.
Flighty Fellow (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3l behind El Coto (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Wing Commander 8-1 (9-10) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, not much room and switched left entering final furlong, ran on to lead close home, won at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gf in May beating Granston (9-5) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
James Caird (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 16, 2l behind Blue Monday (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Kelucia (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 16th of 19, 16l behind Nashaab (8-7) at York 1m hcp (C1) gd in Oct.
Vicious Warrior 50-1 (8-6) In touch, joined winner over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Blue Monday (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Isidore Bonheur (IRE) 100-1 (9-10) Always in mid-division, 10th of 11, 24l behind Cesare (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp (3) sft in May.
Granston (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on until headed final 50 yards, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Wing Commander (9-10) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Esquire 5-1 (9-0) Made all, drew clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Sept beating Museeb (9-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
Takes Tutu (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Serieux (9-3) at Thirsk 7f stk 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Mistress Twister 7-1 (8-10) Behind, effort over 2f out, stayed on over 1f out, 5th of 12, 2l behind Stoic Leader (9-4) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Sun Kissed (JPN) 15-2 (9-3) Bumped and went left start, held up, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 37l behind Something Exciting (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo stk (C1) sft in Oct.
