chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, led 1f out, kept on
slowly away, in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish
led, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, lost 2nd place towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
Withdrawn
John Gosden’s FLYING OFFICER (NAP) beat Clever Cookie in a Group 2 at Ascot in October but finished just behind the latter when conceding 5lb in the Sagaro Stakes back at Ascot on his recent return to action. Back on level terms today, he should be sharper for that outing and may also have the edge on Second Step. Luca Cumani’s charge was not at his best after winning a Group 1 over 1m4f in Germany in August but has all the makings of a high-class stayer this year and should be in the mix. Suegioo and Glaring were both behind the selection in the Sagaro and Curbyourenthusiasm looks up against it on these terms.
Clever Cookie 9-4fav (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, challenged winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 9, nk behind Mizzou (9-2) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Apr.
Curbyourenthusiasm (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly away, in rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Battersea (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Glaring 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Mizzou (9-2) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Apr.
Second Step (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Off slw,3w,gamely str, 9th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Cannock Chase (9-0) at Woodbine 1m 4f Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Oct.
Suegioo (FR) 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Mizzou (9-2) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Apr.
Flying Officer (USA) 5-2 (9-7) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, ridden 2f out, headed towards finish, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Mizzou (9-2) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Apr.