In this handicap, Master Pegasus is selected ahead of Mr Aviator and Blue Monkey. Blue Trojan might need his first run of the season. A small amount of improvement might see Master Pegasus being competitive, and his maiden win came on soft. Apex has been making hay of late but was beaten from new mark at Salisbury four days ago, while Full Victory needs a career-best performance if he is going to score, although he too likes soft going. Ashes Regained and Rebellious Spirit possibly have something to prove at present, while Heroes has yet to build on his juvenile promise this time around, although he is another that likes to get his toe in. Mr Aviator comes here in good heart and a two pounds rise for a good Goodwood effort certainly does not rule him out of things, Barons Spy has shown that he can get his head in the picture from around his current rating, and Blue Monkey is another that showed a liking for juice in the going when winning at Haydock last time and a five-pounds rise is not overly prohibitive. All in all, it is not an easy race to work out, with the selection being Master Pegasus.
Blue Trojan (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Held up in rear, ridden along 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Waterside (9-10) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Master Pegasus 4-1jt-fav (10-0) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 5th of 11, 3l behind Secret Liaison (9-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Apex 6-1 (9-2) In touch, headway to join winner 2f out, soon outpaced, lost 2nd close home, 4th of 7, 6l behind Ordnance Row (9-9) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Jun.
Full Victory (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Held up, good headway 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 9l behind Celtic Spirit (8-11) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jun.
Ashes Regained 7-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Habshan (9-5) at Newbury 1m hcap (4) gf in Jun.
Rebellious Spirit 25-1 (9-0) Led for 1f, chased leader to over 2f out, weakened rapidly, last of 11, 35l behind Ballinteni (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Mr Aviator (USA) 4-1 (9-6) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Rock Anthem (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Blue Monkey (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-9) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ran on strongly, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jun beating Champfleurie (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
