went left start, made most, pushed out, comfortably
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
bumped start, tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to chase winner approaching 1f out, kept on, no chance
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
This looks a relatively straightforward opportunity for LORD OF THE STARS who takes a marked drop in class having contested the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood two starts ago. He's had a break since disappointing at Ripon, a course that doesn't suit every horse, and is the clear form pick on his two earlier efforts at Newmarket. Major Muscari is rated 12 pounds lower than the selection on official ratings but did run well when fourth off 82 in a Wolverhampton nursery last time. Lenjawi Pride is the other with an official mark, 78, and that clearly leaves him with plenty to do in receipt of five pounds from the 95-rated selection.
Lord Of The Stars (USA) 3-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Bathwick Bear (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Major Muscari (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, effort on outside 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ahtoug (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Lenjawi Pride 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Tinkertown (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Spin A Wish 40-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened entering final 2f, 7th of 10, 12l behind Fieldgunner Kirkup (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.