behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden, headway over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
hampered start, in rear, ridden, headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out
swerved right start, behind, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, just held on
led, clear over 3f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Tabaret can return to form ahead of Colorus, with Desert Realm and Ajigolo just two more with claims. Having finished third to Titus Alone in the Windsor Castle Stakes here, it was no surprise when Tabaret duly opened his account at Beverley next time. Richard Whitaker's juvenile made all to win easily, after which he was sent to Goodwood to tackle the Molecomb Stakes in which he was found out by the combination of stronger opposition and softer ground. He will have learnt from that experience though, and connections remain convinced that he is capable of landing a pattern race. This could be his day then with conditions in his favour, and he gets the vote over Colorus. The latter was entered for the Gimcrack after taking his maiden at Southwell with consummate ease, but the decision to go for this shorter race is probably the right one at this stage, and with Kieren Fallon booked to ride, he can go close. Desert Realm has plenty of experience to count on and was far from disgraced in the July Stakes at Newmarket. He is not certain to be suited by this drop back in trip though and is passed over. Ajigolo, fourth in the Norfolk Stakes here, has since won at Doncaster and will like the trip and ground. He too can help make this an interesting contest in which we take Tabaret to come out on top.
Green Park (IRE) 11-4fav (10-1) Pressed leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Valentino Swing (7-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Ajigolo 5-2 (9-4) Held up and smooth progress 2f out, led over 1f out, shaken up and kept on final furlong, won at Doncaster 6f nov stk (4) gf in Jul beating Soto (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Colorus (IRE) 9-4 (9-0) With leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear 1f out, ran on, won at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul beating On The Side (9-0) by 4l, 8 ran.
Desert Realm (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) In touch, effort entering final furlong, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ivan Denisovich (8-10) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gs in Jul.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Led, stayed on well inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Saxon Saint (7-9) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Godfrey Street 7-4 (9-0) Made all, pushed clear entering final furlong, hard driven final furlong, held on near finish, won at Lingfield 5f nov stk (5) pol beating Wake Up Maggie (8-11) by a nk, 7 ran.
Louie Louie (IRE) 9-4 (8-10) Chased leaders, slightly short of room over 1f out, unable to challenge, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Hot (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo stk (4) pol.
Moorhouse Lad 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, headway to challenge 1f out, every chance final furlong, stayed on well, just held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Brandywell Boy (9-0) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Tabaret 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 6l behind Strike Up The Band (9-1) at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Jul.
Triskaidekaphobia 6-1 (8-6) Led, raced in centre of course, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 16th of 25, 6l behind Lady Livius (8-5) at Newbury 5f 2yo aut (2) gf in Jul.
