led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt, chased leaders halfway, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
in rear and ran green, soon driven along and outpaced, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders for 2f, ridden halfway, soon no impression
towards rear, effort halfway, no impression
led for 2f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Such a low key start doesn't give the impression that Godolphin are brimming with confidence about Live Fast, but we take him to be good enough to come home in front here, with Musical Guest and Observatory Star the alternatives. The selection is a well bred sort, who will surely be better for this run. However, the few runners his yard have here tend to go well and with little standing out in opposition and a decent draw we side with him. Musical Guest is another with a decent draw and also the benefit of a previous course outing. That will stand him in good stead here, and he is bred to do well at two, so a win would be no major surprise. of the remainder Observatory Star comes from the in-form Tim Easterby yard. He had to tackle the widest draw, but was getting the hang of things close home last time and could pose a threat to our selection, which is Live Fast.
Carrietau Key Of Luck colt out of a moderate racemare.
Jack Reacher 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear stand's side, chased along halfway, never dangerous, 14th of 18, 11l behind Sir Xaar (8-7) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Live Fast (USA) Machiavellian colt, half-brother to winning miler Princess Ezra.
Musical Guest (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 17, 9l behind In Full Cry (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Observatory Star (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Broke well, outpaced after 1f, not much room and ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Leo (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Ponty Carlo (IRE) Mujadil colt, brother to 5f & 7f winner Donegal Shore.
Stainley (IRE) Elnadim colt, half-brother to 2 winning milers.
Twindego 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders stand side, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 7l behind The Snatcher (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Horsefair Dancer 7-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 8l behind Ryedale Ovation (8-7) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Apr.
Lady Palma Nova 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside last, no impression, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Overstayed (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Apr.
Toy Top (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Towards rear, never a factor, 6th of 8, 16l behind Imperial Sword (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in May.