soon led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along 4f out, ridden to go 3rd approaching final furlong, one pace
close up, not much room over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon no impression
behind, ridden 6f out, soon struggling and beaten
with leader, ridden over 3f out, slightly hampered over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leading pair, switched right to stands side rail and led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and behind final 4f
King O' The Gypsies proved a costly failure last time when almost 3 lengths behind Woodcutter; the Gosden runner is taken to confirm the form and land this prize but a market move for Houghton would be of interest. Roger Charlton's colt ran an eyecatching race behind Pampas Cat on debut in April and attracted heavy support for his return to action at the July meeting. Although the ten furlongs is probably a bare minimum for him already, his performance was disappointing. It's possible that he may just have needed the run or found the trip to be on the sharp side but Woodcutter should also be suited by this better ground and step up in distance and he can shed his maiden tag here. Houghton was a short-priced favourite for his seasonal return in April but failed to run his race. He's been given plenty of time to recover and it would be no surprise to see this half-brother to Yellowstone fare better this evening. His chance must be respected. Optimus Maximus clearly has ability but none of the remainder make any great appeal and Woodcutter can fell the opposition.
Dubai Samurai 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 13, 20l behind Black Jacari (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Houghton (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, driven along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 8, 14l behind Tighnabruaich (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
King O'The Gypsies (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along and no impression from over 2f out until ran on final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Meydan City (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) sft.
Montevetro 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 25l behind By Command (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Optimus Maximus (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leader 8f out, effort over 3f out, not quicken, lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Dance The Star (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Woodcutter (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Led, headed after 2f, remained close up, led again 5f out, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Meydan City (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) sft.
Etta Place 20-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, pushed along over 4f out, soon outpaced, weakened 2f out, 5th of 7, 19l behind Lee Miller (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gd in Jun.
