tracked leader, stayed in centre in straight, every chance as groups merged approaching final 2f, ridden and stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, kept on but not pace of leading duo
led, stayed towards far side in straight, narrowly headed 2f out, chased leader until ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
steadied start, held up in last pair, stayed towards far side tracking leading pair in straight, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders on outside, stayed in centre in straight, edged right and weakened inside final 2f, behind and eased final furlong, tailed off
held up in touch, stayed in centre in straight, chasing leaders as groups merged approaching final 2f, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, stayed on far side in straight, pushed along over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up last, stayed in centre in straight, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
Nonrunner
Godolphin make a determined challenge with representatives from both yards and FRENCH NAVY looking their best hope. Adam Kirby rode him to victory at Windsor last season and a recent third to Ocean Tempest at Ascot gives him the beating of Baltic Knight. Fallon's presence on Windhoek suggests the latter is preferred to stablemate Quick Wit after finishing second in the Winter Derby at Lingfield. Nabucco is penalised for his Listed win at Newmarket in November and connections will be hoping for further rain on his reappearance while both Starboard and Auction have a bit to find with the principals on today's terms.
Nabucco 10-11fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, ridden to press leader entering final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2f Listed stks (1) sft in Nov beating Proud Chieftain (9-2) by nk, 5 ran.
Baltic Knight (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) In touch in rear, ridden when switched left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 5, 5l behind Ocean Tempest (9-6) at Windsor 1m Listed stks (1) sft.
French Navy 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders centre, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair well inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Ocean Tempest (9-0) at Ascot 1m Listed stks (1) sft in Apr.
Quick Wit 33-1 (9-0) 9th of 13, 8l behind Vercingetorix (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f Grp 1 (1) std in Mar.
Starboard 14-1 (9-1) 6th of 10, 5l behind Tha'ir (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 3f hcp in Feb.
Windhoek 11-4 (9-0) Raced wide held up, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, hung right and headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Robin Hoods Bay (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f Group 3 (1) pol in Mar.
Auction (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Raced wide, tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, soon hung right, ridden when weakened entering final furlong, last of 7, 9l behind Zurigha (9-3) at Kempton 1m fll lst stks (1) pol in Apr.
Artigiano (USA) 10-1 (8-13) 15th of 16, 33l behind Prince Bishop (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f Group 2 sks (1) in Feb.
Glory Awaits (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) 13th of 15, 7l behind Variety Club (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m Group 2 sks (1) in Mar.
