outpaced early, towards rear, no impression
slowly into stride, outpaced well in rear, ridden 3f out, ran on past beaten horses from 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
held up in touch, headway and led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied final furlong, led final strides
chased leader, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, drifted left close home
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, challenged and led approaching 1f out, ran on well final furlong, headed final strides
slowly into stride, always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
Opera Cape really caught the eye when a course and distance third on his debut here and is fancied to go a couple better this time; Zizou and Genre both have to be respected, whilst the pick of the newcomers could John Gosden's Derby entry, Daylami Star. Opera Cape had Genre four and a half lengths behind when they were third and fifth respectively on their debuts here last month. While the latter is sure to improve, Opera Cape looked particularly green that day and if Sylvester Kirk's charge has learned the game now he must go well here. Zizou probably caught a tartar when second to Gramm at Sandown last time and is likely to find a maiden before long, whilst although Light Meter and Mulaqat didn't show a great deal of promise on their debuts, these nicely-bred types cannot be ruled out entirely. It is a trappy race for punters, but for the selection we'll stick with Opera Cape.
Alasao Inchinor gelding, half-brother to 1m4f winner Jelly Baby.
Crimson Flame (IRE) Celtic Swing colt out of 5f winner Wish List.
Daylami Star Daylami colt, half-brother to winners between 5f & 7f.
Genre 33-1 (8-11) Soon pushed along in rear, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 5l behind Cape Presto (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Humungous (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway when edged left over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 17, 10l behind Spinning Queen (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Kalankari (IRE) Kalanisi colt, half-brother to winning miler Cottingham.
Light Meter (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden, edged left and kept on steadily final furlong, 6th of 14, 9l behind Layazaal (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Madroos 7-1 (9-0) Slowly away, soon outpaced, behind final 4f, last of 10, 30l behind Porters (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Mr Floodlight (IRE) Bertolini colt out of a moderate racemare.
Mulaqat 3-1fav (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 9l behind Private Business (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Opera Cape 16-1 (8-11) Went right start, took keen hold in touch, headway to chase leading pair from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Cape Presto (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Pole Dancer Polish Precedent colt, half-brother to numerous winners.
Yarqus Diktat colt out of 1m2f winner Will You Dance.
Zizou (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on well until headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Gramm (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Golden Sprite Bertolini filly out of 7f & 1m winner Shalad'or.
Up At Dawn Inchinor filly, half-sister to winning miler Tamarillo.
