steadied start, held up in rear but in touch, switched left 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
led, headed halfway, remained close up until ridden, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led halfway, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden, every chance from over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A small field for this class three event and Greek Renaissance should be capable of taking first prize, Something and Masta Plasta look to be the main rivals. The selection has been in good form in Dubai over the winter and has now moved up to an official rating of 107. This puts him clear of his rivals and with the yard flying he should go close. Something has taken in some top handicaps this season and hasn't been beaten far. He hasn't won for eighteen months and may have to give second best again today. Masta Plasta has similar claims having been placed against some decent types and he looks sure to be involved in the finish. The other two runners may find this company a bit hot and so we return to Greek Renaissance as the most likely winner.
Greek Renaissance (IRE) (9-4) Never a threat, 8th of 10, 11l behind Great Britain (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 6f lst stk (1) gd in Mar.
H Harrison (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Prominent in centre, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 12l behind Mac Gille Eoin (8-11) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Masta Plasta (IRE) 15-8 (8-11) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Galeota (8-11) at Nottingham 5f stk (4) gf in Aug.
Something (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Prominent on stand's side, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 12th of 27, 4l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
Resplendent Alpha 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, never travelling and always behind, last of 8, 16l behind Beckermet (9-4) at Goodwood 6f lst stk (1) gf.