slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, ran on well to lead final 40 yds, readily
mid-division until weakened over 2f out
in touch until weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, stayed on well from 2f out, improved
took keen hold, tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out
led until over 4f out, pressed leader, ridden to lead again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
slowly into stride, soon with leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, led again over 1f out, no extra when headed final 40 yds
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway over 3f out, no impression after
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
Papal Bull might provide the answer here, with others to consider being Botteen, Mystic and Dubai Melody. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained selection took a while to warm to his theme when fourth on his debut but, once he got the hang of things, stayed on well. He is going to make a much better three-year-old but might have enough about him to score today. Botteen got the hang of things late on at Goodwood on his debut and, with his stable in good form, is respected. Coda Agency and Busy Shark ought to be better than suggested by their debuts. Gordonsville is one to watch out for in the betting. Mystic Roll made late headway when the penny dropped on his debut and is respected, as is Roger Charlton's well-related newcomer, Strategic Mount, who is a son of Montjeu. With her stable in such good form, the blue-blooded Dubai Melody also gets a really solid mention, but we will nominate Papal Bull as the selection.
Botteen 15-2 (9-0) In touch, shaken up over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Punta Galera (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Busy Shark (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind To Sender (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm in May.
Coda Agency 40-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 8th of 10, 18l behind Military Cross (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Fearnofoe (IRE) Desert Style gelding out of a moderate maiden.
Gordonsville Generous colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Juxta Pose Josr Algarhoud colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Mystic Roll 20-1 (9-0) In rear and keen, ridden 3f out, some late headway, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Champions Gallery (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm.
Papal Bull 6-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Primary (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stk (3) gf.
Persian Conqueror (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 6th of 9, 13l behind Looker (8-9) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Strategic Mount Montjeu colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the Flat and over jumps including the very smart Strategic Choice.
Dubai Melody (USA) Woodman filly, half-sister to numerous winners between 5f & 1m2f.
Forest Lodge (IRE) Indian Lodge filly, half-sister to nuemrous winners on the Flat and over jumps.
Up At Dawn 100-1 (8-11) Mid-division on stand'a side, weakening when short of room 2f out, 10th of 17, 16l behind Auction Room (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
