mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
went left start, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, carried left entering final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner
chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
went left start, held up, always behind
held up mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
chased leaders to 2f out, soon weakened
made all, quick and clear 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
chased winner, effort 3f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, soon lost place
in touch, chased winner over 1f out, ridden and edged left entering final furlong, kept on same place
held up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never near leaders
Goodricke is the pick over New Seeker, Suggestive, Vortex and Great Britain. Godolphin have not exactly been firing in the winners left, right and centre of late, but their double-pronged attack on this prize can pay off with the fitter Goodricke preferred to Great Britain. Successful in the Group 1 William Hill Sprint Cup for David Loder last September, the son of Bahamian Bounty was a costly failure on his first start for the boys in blue at Yarmouth 18 days ago, starting at odds of 1-4 but trailing in a well beaten fourth of six. There were valid reasons for that defeat though, not least the ground, lack of a run, and the fact that he could not get any cover to deliver a late effort. Hopefully all those negatives will be rectified here, and it is hoped that he can turn the tables on the Yarmouth runner-up Vortex and open his account for his new connections. New Seeker beat Vortex in a Listed race at Newbury last September, and although beaten in good company since, has a chance on that line of form, while Great Britain in turn is held on that form, having finished fourth at the Berkshire track, and has an absence to overcome anyway. In the belief that things will fall right for him, Goodricke gets the nod.
Steenberg (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced and beaten, 9th of 10, 7l behind Red Clubs (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs.
Suggestive 11-1 (9-5) In touch, every chance 1f out, kept on, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Price Tag (8-8) at Longchamp 7f Grp 3 (A) gd.
Beckermet (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd early, 4th under pressure 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 8l behind Beauty Bright (8-12) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Goodricke 1-4fav (9-2) Dwelt, raced centre, held up in rear of main group, ridden, effort over 1f out, not run on nside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Riotous Applause (8-2) at Yarmouth 6f stk (3) gf.
Great Britain 7-2 (8-11) Took keen hold, held up in touch, not clear run 2f out, switched left, edged left and no impression final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind New Seeker (9-0) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gf in Sept '05.
Nautical 20-1 (8-9) Behind stands side group, hampered 2f out, ran on, not recover, 7th of 26, 2 1/2l behind Geojimali (8-4) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gs.
New Seeker 8-1 (9-4) Race nearside, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 12th of 20, 7l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Prince of Light (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led until headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2l behind Sleeping Indian (9-2) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Vortex 14-1 (9-2) Raced stands side, switched left to join main group in centre, led over 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Riotous Applause (8-2) at Yarmouth 6f stk (3) gf.
Duff (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and not clear run under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ivan Denisovich (9-1) at Curragh 1m lst stk (1) gd.
Stepping Up (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Hurricane Cat (8-9) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
