prominent in stands side group, led and hung right from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced in centre group and always behind
raced in stands side group, chased leaders for 3f
behind in stands side group, moderate late headway
prominent in centre group, led over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken inside final furlong
raced in stands side group, in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, held up last in centre group, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always outpaced
with leader in centre, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders on stand rail, driven to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
outpaced in rear in stand side group, not clear run and switched right 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
raced in stands side group, slowly into stride, always behind
raced centre, prominent for 3f
raced in stands side group, chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
overall leader in centre until headed 2f out and weakened quickly
In a competitive renewal of the Molecomb, we will shortlist Starlit Sands, Littlemisssunshine, Kingsgate Bay and Spirit of Sharjah, and make Starlit Sands the selection. The Sir Mark Prescott-trained Starlit Sands ran a blinder to be second in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot and that type of form makes her a major player today, although it remains to be seen whether a draw away from the stands rail will be disadvantageous. Littlemisssunshine confirmed herself as smart when finishing sixth in that same Royal Ascot race. That type of form, for us, makes her competitive today and, having trotted up in a four-runner affair since then, she can run well from a lower draw than the selection. Kingsgate Native's debut was a remarkable runner-up run in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot and, even though he is drawn in stall 11, he could yet go well, as could the Coventry Stakes third Spirit Of Sharjah, who looked as though he didn't stay in the July Stakes at Newmarket last time, although he has a wide draw to contend with today. Of the others, Captain Gerrard comes here as an up-and-comer, Aide Memoir's form is solid, having finished fourth in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot and ninth, though not beaten that far, in the Cherry Hinton on her last two runs, and Fleeting Spirit won well on her debut, although this represents a big step up from that. Once again, then, for the selection, we will stick with Starlit Sands.
Captain Gerrard (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) In touch, bumped and squeezed through on inside to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) hvy beating Broken Applause (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Carleton 50-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 12l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Enodoc 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Hobson 3-1fav (8-9) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Grylls (8-11) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
Imperial Mint (IRE) 15-8fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well driven out, won at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf beating Zippi Jazzman (9-3) by 1l, 15 ran.
Kingsgate Native (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 20, hd behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Major Eazy (IRE) (9-2) Prominent to over 1f out, soon beaten, last of 7, 6l behind Natagora (8-13) at Maisons-Laffitte 5f Grp 2.
Spirit of Sharjah (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 6l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Aide Memoir (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Raced stands side, in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 3 1/2l behind You'resothrilling (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
Cake (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Polar Circle (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) sft in Jun.
Fleeting Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Made all, hung left and drew clear over 1f out, ran on well, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jun beating Miss Emma May (9-0) by 2l, 8 ran.
Littlemisssunshine (IRE) 4-7fav (8-5) Made all, challenged over 1f out, shaken up and stayed on strongly, won at Folkestone 5f 2yo flls auc (4) gf beating Ronsai (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Only In Jest 18-1 (8-9) Pressed leader, led well over 1f out, soon ridden and headed, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Captain Gerrard (9-0) at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) hvy.
Perfect Paula (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, keen, edged left soon after start, led 1f out until headed close home, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Little Knickers (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Starlit Sands 4-1fav (8-12) Led in centre, hard pressed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 21, 1/2l behind Elletelle (8-12) at Ascot 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Tia Mia 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 21, 3l behind Elletelle (8-12) at Ascot 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
