in rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
tracked leader, led well over 2f out, clear over 1f out, impressive
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and challenged 2f out, soon one pace
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Not the strongest renewal by any means but the vote goes to KITE WOOD on his seasonal reappearance; Manifest and Wajir may emerge as the biggest dangers. Saeed Bin Suroor's gelding was the favourite for the St Leger last season but had to settle for second behind stablemate Mastery. He has the potential to do very well this year in the 'Cup' races as it looks a weak division and he can start off here by winning on his reappearance. Manifest is less experienced but this Henry Cecil-trained colt has the scope to feature today; his Harbinger run has been franked by the winners' exploits since and if he gets this trip slightly better now a year older he could be involved in the finish. Purple Moon was further behind Manifest at Newbury last month in the John Porter Stakes and needs to improve on that; this globe-trotter may have bigger fish to fry on the continent later in the year. Nanton is adaptable and will appreciate the bigger field today after a solid second to Jukebox Jury at Newmarket, Furmigadelagiusta looks likely to struggle in this grade, whilst Oasis Knight should like the drop in trip but despite swapping the visor for cheek-pieces he is passed over. Wajir is a player on the ratings; he does look the stable second string but no Godolphin stone can be left unturned and this French Group Two and Three winner is afforded respect. The mare Clowance is admirable but on her run behind Harbinger she is safely held although it must be pointed out that she did start as favourite for that race and looked progressive last year. An intriguing race, where the vote goes to Kite Wood.
Nanton (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Held up in last place, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Jukebox Jury (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Purple Moon (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway 8f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 13l behind Harbinger (8-11) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Manifest 9-2fav (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left 1f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Harbinger (8-11) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Oasis Knight (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in 5th 3f out, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 13l behind Illustrious Blue (9-1) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Wajir (FR) 5-1 (9-4) won at Longchamp(FR) 1m 7f 3yo Grp 3 gs in Sep beating Manighar (8-9) by 1l, 6 ran.
Furmigadelagiusta 15-8fav (9-6) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7, 31l behind Merchant Of Dubai (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 4f stks (2) gs in Mar.
Kite Wood (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Led early, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, kept battling away until held close home, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Mastery (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 7f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in Sep.
Clowance 9-2fav (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 19l behind Harbinger (8-11) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
