led centre group and prominent overall, led group to near side 3f out, headed in group 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
went sharply left start, behind in centre to near side group, never involved
raced in 2nd in group of 5 far side, led group over 2f out until approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards
chased leaders far side, ridden to lead overall just over 1f out, soon clear, stayed on strongly
started slowly, green and outpaced in rear far side, ridden and good headway chasing leaders inside final 2f, went never nearer 3rd in group final furlong, 5th overall
started slowly, raced centre to near side, outpaced and always behind
slowly into stride, soon racing in 4th far side, weakened 1f out
prominent centre to near side, ridden to lead group 1f out and stayed on in 2nd, no chance with winner far side
prominent centre to near side, ridden and went 2nd in group inside final furlong, kept on but no chance with winner far side
led group on far rail, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Artaois won well at Chester but might be vulnerable under his penalty. Wodeton attracted market support at Sandown and found only one too good but shaped as though he’ll be suited by stepping up to a mile. A good run from Wanees in the first division would boost the claims of Ascot third Hannibal Barca and Conservative caught the eye when placing at Yarmouth but we like the pedigree of STORM CASTLE. The Gosdens’ newcomer is the first foal to race of the stable’s Group 1 winner Journey and will have inherited some speed from his sire Invincible Spirit.
Artaois 3-1 (9-0) Close up, led going well 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden 1f out, ran on well, won at Chester 1m stks (4) gd in Sep beating Adjourn (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Conducive (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Started slowly, outpaced, last of 6, 26 1/2l behind Ernie's Valentine (9-5) at Leicester 5f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Conservative (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Millennial Moon (9-5) at Yarmouth 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Hannibal Barca (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Went left start, held up in last, pushed along and headway to chase leaders 3f out, outpaced and dropped to last over 2f out, soon ridden and switched left, kept on strongly final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Wanees (9-2) at Ascot 7f stks (4) gf in Sep.
Jimi Hendrix (IRE) New Bay colt out of Planchart.
Pub Crawl (IRE) Noble Mission colt out of Water Hole.
Storm Castle Invincible Spirit colt out of Journey.
Thunder Roar Night Of Thunder colt out of Dominike.
Wineglass Bay (IRE) New Bay gelding out of Lady Penko.
Wodeton (FR) 13-8fav (9-5) Raced in mid-division, travelled strongly and ridden at 2f, outpaced and rallied inside final furlong, snatched second close home, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Damaar (9-5) at Sandown 7f stks (3) sft in Sep.
