mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind and outpaced, no danger after
tracked leader, led narrowly 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, soon lost place, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, tracked leaders 4f out, led inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
prominent, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
dwelt badly, outpaced and detached in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 4th and kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden to chase front pair over 1f out, kept on, always held inside final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite reach winner
led, headed 3f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden and headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never a threat
This looks a potentially-informative novice event but, dropping back in distance, we’re prepared to give another chance to ARGENTELLO. He’s a half-brother to Mooharib so may well be suited by a first run on fast ground and his third at Chester is turning out to be decent form. Imperial Past’s win over 7f here came on soft going but he should handle today’s surface, though may find life tough under his penalty. Godolphin also run the Cape Cross colt Desert Fire, who is a half-brother to Very Talented, while Commended is a son of Frankel and cost 100,000gns. Narynkol hasn’t done much wrong in a couple of starts and should have more to offer while Ghalia Al Thumama was only beaten a neck on debut at Windsor, though that form has taken a few knocks since.
Brancaster (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Wissahickon (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (5) pol in May.
Imperial Past 5-2fav (9-5) Tracked leader, led entering final furlong, pushed out, won at Yarmouth 7f mdn stks (4) sft in Sep beating Prime Minister (9-5) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Argentello (IRE) 11-10fav (9-5) Keen held up, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Chief Ironside (9-5) at Chester 1m 2f mdn stks (3) gd in May.
Commended Frankel colt out of Laurelei.
Desert Fire (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of Crystal House.
Mainsail Atlantic (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 8l behind Silver Quartz (9-1) at Windsor 1m stks (5) gf in May.
Multicurrency (USA) 50-1 (9-2) Soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced and no impression over 1f out, 7th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Occupy (9-2) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Narynkol 20-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along and switched left to track leaders 2f out, chasing winner when slightly hampered and switched right approaching final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Wadilsafa (9-2) at Newmarket 1m stks (5) gf in May.
Captivating Light 125-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to over 3f out, soon weakened and behind, tailed off, last of 17, dist behind Perfection (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (5) gd in May.
Ghalia Al Thumama 10-1 (8-11) Prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, edged left, headed close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind Caiya (9-4) at Windsor 1m stks (5) gd in Apr.
Lady Tulip Lord Shanakill filly out of Red Tulip.
Mistress Nellie 66-1 (8-11) In touch on inside, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 27 1/4l behind Pilaster (8-11) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f fll stks (3) pol in May.
Star Of Assisi (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Veracious (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (4) gd in Oct.
