held up in mid-division, some progress approaching 2f out, to chase leaders, hung right and one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, led approaching 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, pressed winner but no extra close home
held up tracking leaders, ridden and switched left over 1f out, led 1f out, challenged but kept on
mid-division, ridden and one pace final 2f
mid-division, driven along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on final 2f
always towards rear
tracked leaders, chased leaders 3f out, kept on
led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, faded close home
mid-division, lost place over 4f out
mid-division on outside, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Faayej has been given a break by Sir Michael Stoute since his fourth over course and distance in June and, on a softer surface, is taken to open his account for the campaign at the main expense of Silent Hawk and Deep Purple. The last mentioned could be anything having won his only start, a Kempton maiden, last month but faces no easy task against more experienced handicappers on his debut in the grade. Silvaline has struggled against the handicapper since winning here last month, while recent Newmarket winner Barry Island has yet to prove his effectiveness on ground this soft. Desert Island Disc has been well placed to win three of her last four starts but this looks tougher and of more interest may be Godolphin's Silent Hawk, especially now that he tackles a softer surface. Breathing Sun showed improvement last time and has to be respected on the pick of his form from a lightweight, while a market move for Miss Pebbles would be of interest. Sir Michael Stoute's horses could hardly be in better form at present though and Faayej is taken to give weight away all round.