in touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, just held on for 2nd
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly away and awkward leaving stalls, switched left and held up in last pair, staying on one pace when hung both ways from over 1f out
raced on rail, made all, hard ridden 2f out, well in command final furlong (hand timed)
held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor
in touch on rail, switched right 2f out, driven to chase leading pair over 1f out, ran on to press for 2nd, no chance with winner
Dingaan is usually worth taking on and we'll do just that with Flying Goose. The selection has had just the one start since joining Ron Harris from Luca Cumani and made an encouraging start for his new connections when beaten under two lengths at Salisbury despite not getting the best of runs. It's stretching a point to say that he's well handicapped but he's just the sort of horse that his yard does well with. Dingaan has plenty of ability but struggles to get his head in front on grass and can be opposed. The Fifth Member is not without claims but Networker and Lordship may ask more questions of the selection. Networker was well supported on his seasonal return over a mile but weakened around a furlong from home; it's interesting that Ryan Moore takes the ride again. Lordship hasn't been beaten far the last twice and won over course and distance from this mark last September and, thus, looks a major player but we'll be siding with Flying Goose.
Flying Goose (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Seamus Shindig (8-8) at Salisbury 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Dingaan (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Pulled hard in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Plum Pudding (9-4) at Newmarket 7f hcap (3) gf in May.
The Fifth Member (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 10l behind King's Bastion (9-3) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Kensington (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 2l behind My Learned Friend (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) gs in May.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and hung right over 1f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 13, 7l behind King's Bastion (9-3) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Royal Storm (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on until faded inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Cool Ebony (9-2) at Bath 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Networker 6-1 (8-13) Raced centre, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 8th of 18, 6l behind Oat Cuisine (8-8) at Newmarket 1m hcap (5) gf in May.
Lordship (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Mid-division, effort 3f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, slightly inconvenienced and switched left well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Pragmatist (8-12) at Brighton 7f hcap (6) gs in May.
Golden Desert (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased winner 3f out, driven and challenged final furlong, always held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Councellor (8-10) at Goodwood 7f hcap (4) gf in May.
