in touch, not clear run over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression, weakened final furlong
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, progress on outer over 1f out, kept on but not pace to reach leaders
held up towards rear, switched left over 1f out to outer, strong run to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out readily
led 2f, tracked leader afterwards, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, tracked leaders, disputed lead over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner
prominent, effort over 2f out, unable to challenge, weakened approaching final furlong
behind, struggling from 2f out
behind, late headway on outer from over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
led after 2f, joined over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure until headed well inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
held up mid-division until weakened quickly 2f out
always in rear, struggling from 3f out
Noble Gent is the tentative choice in a wide open nursery, Ahmedy and Mulaqat are two live dangers. The selection, as with many of the Godolphin juveniles, improved on his debut run. He was still a little green on his second outing but still managed to beat the Michael Stoute trained Stage Gift in comfortable style. The experience will not be lost on him and he could have got in here on a very fair mark. Ahmedy was also successful last time, beating subsequent winner Congressional in game fashion. Once again there should be more to come and he will be a tough nut to crack. Mulaqat has taken a while to find his feet but came good at Yarmouth last time when beating another Godolphin horse Always Emirates. A repeat of that effort should see him involved in the finish. Seven Samurai is another to consider for each-way purposes, but for the winner we return to Noble Gent.
Ahmedy (IRE) 11-10fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on, won at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Congressional (8-9) by a hd, 11 ran.
Noble Gent (IRE) 4-9fav (8-11) Chased leaders, switched right over 1f out, soon led and edged left, eased towards finish, won at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Stage Gift (8-11) by 1l, 5 ran.
Mulaqat 4-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, quickened to lead well inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf beating Always Emirates (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Archon Star (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 13, 48l behind Nawaqees (8-6) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Seven Samurai 5-2 (9-0) Keen, tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden and clear, eased inside final furlong, won at Epsom 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Colmar Supreme (8-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Secret Assassin (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) In touch, headway over 2f out, challenged winner and every chance close home, just held, 3rd of 14, nk behind Your Amount (9-0) at Warwick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) gd.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden when hampered over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Anna Pavlova (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Smart Gal (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Congressional (8-11) at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Kalankari (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Chased winner throughout, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Cape Presto (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) frm.
High Class Problem (IRE) 4-1 (8-6) Hampered on bend over 3f out, stayed on, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Your Amount (9-0) at Warwick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) gd.
Shannon House 20-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and headway to chase leaders 3f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Military Cross (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Light Meter (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 3f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 15l behind Kilworth (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
