tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on and every chance, held near finish
in touch, ridden over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, held on near finish
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
soon outpaced, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place
behind, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
held up, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no impression final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
This is an ultra competitive getting out stakes in which we will give the tentative vote to NOBLE STORM with both Green Beret and Mattamia worth noting. The selection has performed well all season winning twice in the process. He proved his well being by winning a handicap at the Glorious Goodwood meeting and has only been penalised four pound for it. He looks more than capable of winning again off his current mark so is worth staying on the right side of for the time being. Green Beret is visored for the first time to enhance his enthusiasm. He won on his seasonal reappearance and was not beaten far behind the selection on his latest start. If the visors do the trick then he could be dangerous so any market moves should be noted. Mattamia landed back to back victories at Leicester and Newmarket in June and has continued to rise in the weights as a result. He has performed well in defeat in both his last two starts and another bold bid can be expected. Noble Storm is the form horse in the race and is the percentage call to land the finale.
Rain Delayed (IRE) 2-5fav (9-2) Tracked leader, led 2f out, clear inside final furlong, pushed out, cosily, won at Tipperary 5f 3yo stk gf in Jun beating Douze Points (9-2) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Noble Storm (USA) 9-2 (9-6) Dwelt, soon recovered and prominent, went 2nd 3f out, led just inside final 2f, pushed 2 lengths clear over 1f out, just held on near finish, all out, won at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul beating Mattamia (9-0) by hd, 9 ran.
Green Beret (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, driven along over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Noble Storm (9-6) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Jargelle (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Disputed lead until over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 16th of 17, 25l behind Kingsgate Native (9-0) at Goodwood 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Mattamia (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Raced on rail, chased leader to 3f out, rallied to chase winner 1f out, ran on well towards finish, just held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Noble Storm (9-6) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 7l behind Noverre To Go (9-7) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Fault 25-1 (9-7) Raced far side, prominent, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 20th of 22, 13l behind Johannes (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Impressible 10-3 (9-6) Made all, challenged from over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Hamilton 5f flls hcp 0-85 (4) sft beating Requisite (8-12) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Bahamian Babe 8-1 (9-2) Chased leader, hard driven and effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 6l behind Biniou (9-13) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Titus Andronicus (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Slight lead, ridden and headed just inside final 2f, weakened final 1f, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Noble Storm (9-6) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Lucky Numbers (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, driven and headed final stride, 2nd of 5, nk behind Blown It (8-7) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Go Nani Go 10-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden, headway well over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 2l behind Cerito (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Sep.
Bajan Tryst (USA) 15-2 (9-6) Led group of 5 near stands side, weakened and behind as groups emerged approaching 2f out, virtually pulled up final 1f, last of 11, well behind Rapid Water (8-9) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Lucky Leigh 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 3 1/2l behind Getcarter (8-9) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
La Zamora 7-1 (8-0) Sweating, started slowly, raced on outside, driven halfway, never really on terms, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Noble Storm (9-6) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
City Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway on inside 2f out, switched left to track leaders approaching final furlong, weakened towards finish, 8th of 12, 7l behind Mullein (9-0) at Pontefract 6f fll lst stks (1) gf.
