tracked leader, led 2f out, pushed clear final furlong
dwelt keen early, close up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
MIGHTY ULYSSES failed to settle in the Derby trial at Epsom and is fitted with a hood. Entered in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Ascot, he gets another chance back over his winning trip. Devoted Poet placed over 7f here in October but I Am The Sea and Smart Contender will need major improvement on what they’ve shown so far to get involved. First Ruler is the first foal of the smart Zhukova and is a Godolphin newcomer worthy of a second glance.
Mighty Ulysses 7-2 (9-1) Raced wide keen, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, ridden and faded inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Nahanni (9-1) at Epsom 1m 2f lst (1) gd in Apr.
Devoted Poet 12-1 (9-0) Close up, headway over 1f out, pushed along to chase winner inside final furlong, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Audience (9-0) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) gd in Oct.
Easter Sundae Polish Power colt out of My Stroppy Poppy.
First Ruler Dubawi colt out of Zhukova.
Invincible King (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 22 3/4l behind Akhu Najla (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Smart Contender (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, never on terms with leaders, 10th of 17, 11 3/4l behind My Prospero (9-5) at Newbury 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Apr.
Oh So Audacious Mukhadram filly out of Oh So Saucy.
War Bonnet Helmet gelding out of House Maiden.
I Am The Sea 10-1 (9-2) Close up, driven along over 3f out, soon no extra and weakened from over 2f out, 5th of 7, 11 3/4l behind Marsoul (9-2) at Nottingham 1m stks (5) gf in Apr.