chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong
restless in stalls, towards rear most of way
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
chased leading pair, 2nd and every chance 2f out, soon pushed along, kept on but not pace of winner inside final furlong
slowly away, last pair, some headway near side in modest 5th over 1f out, never a threat
chased winner until pushed along 2f out, chased leading pair, well held when dropped to 4th inside final furlong
keen to post, pulled hard and taken to race alone towards near side early, made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, hung left and stayed on strongly inside final furlong
ran green and hung left almost throughout, always towards rear, hung left and weakened 2f out
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
The going was good to firm when the declarations were made for this card. After yesterday's downpours, it's now testing ground and that is certain to affect performances and results. In the circumstances, experience could be crucial in this opener, though Sultan Baybars' half-brother Termagant loved the mud and the Authorized gelding Nuncio should also handle conditions. Paul Hanagan has chosen Alfawaris over Alshibaa while City Of Joy and Koeman showed ability on debut. Silver Mist was very disappointing at Goodwood, however. SWISS STORM was backed as though defeat was out of the question at Haydock last month but was just too green to do himself justice. By Frankel and a half-brother to three winners, much better is expected here.
Alfawaris Frankel colt out of Kareemah.
Alshibaa (IRE) New Approach colt out of Amjaad.
Casado (IRE) Casamento colt out of Sense Of Greeting.
City Of Joy 10-1 (9-5) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Deningy (9-5) at Sandown 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
International Law Exceed And Excel colt out of Cruel Sea.
Koeman 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Frontispiece (9-5) at Ascot 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Sep.
Nuncio Authorized gelding out of Sweet Pilgrim.
Swiss Storm 4-5fav (9-0) Dwelt raced green in rear, effort halfway, no impression final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Pennsylvania Dutch (9-0) at Haydock 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Zoffanist (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Frynia.
Perla Blanca (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Awkward start, always behind, 8th of 9, 19 1/4l behind Poet's Vanity (9-0) at Salisbury 7f mdn fll stks (3) gf in Sep.
Silver Mist 10-3fav (9-0) Slowly away, towards rear, behind and struggling halfway, last of 11, 12 1/4l behind Tara Celeb (9-0) at Goodwood 6f mdn fll stks (4) gf in Aug.
Mishari Oasis Dream colt out of Nessina.
Sultan Baybars Invincible Spirit colt out of Rock Salt.
