chased clear leaders, went second 3f out, ridden for effort 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, made headway to challenge over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders in main group, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders in main group, ridden along 2f out, made no impression from over 1f out
mid-division in main group, ridden along over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, soon headed, kept on one pace
mid-division in main group, ridden to challenge and led over 1f out, ran on well, headed final 100yds
slowly away from stalls, in rear of main group, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
chased clear leaders in fourth, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard in mid-division of main group, ridden along 3f out, soon beaten
ridden away from stalls, led after 1f at strong pace, went clear 8f out, slowed tempo 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, slightly hampered when weakening 1f out
mid-division in main group, pushed along over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
led early, headed after 1f but chased clear leader, lost second over 3f out, stopped quickly
held up in rear of main group, ridden along over 2f out, kept on well final furlong
held up towards rear of main group, made headway on bridle over 2f out, ridden for effort over 1f out, stayed on well to lead final 100yds
Caradoc slips further down the weights and is much respected dropping back to his best trip. Data Protection is in the form of his life and another bold bid is anticipated, despite a further step up the handicap. Starcat was very much an eye-catcher trying 1m2f for the first time at Goodwood and the in-form Mayfair Spirit and Strait Of Hormuz have crept in at the foot of the weights. DEREVO (NAP) has finished behind Sky Defender at Goodwood and York in his last two starts but was poorly drawn on both occasions. The starting position here is less important and Sir Michael Stoute’s colt can get to winning ways today on ground that will suit.
Sky Defender 17-2 (9-5) Led, joined 3f out, headed over 1f out, 3rd and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 3/4l behind Extra Elusive (9-8) at Windsor 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Aug.
Pivoine (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Palavecino (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Dubai Horizon (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 16 1/2l behind Cape Coast (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Fox Power (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Raced centre to near side, held up towards rear and keen, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and no headway over 1f out, 12th of 23, 11l behind Dark Vision (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Caradoc (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Raced keenly towards rear, not clear run and switched left inside final 2f, no headway when in the clear, 11th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Look Closely (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Derevo 7-2 (9-2) Dwelt and bumped start, held up, headway 3f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 6th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Lucander (8-7) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Rise Hall 28-1 (8-12) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, 17th of 22, 12 1/4l behind Sinjaari (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Aasheq (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 9th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Lucander (8-7) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Hypothetical (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Held up rear of mid-division on inside, ridden and struggling over 2f out, soon well beaten, 12th of 14, 30 1/4l behind Highland Chief (9-7) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Data Protection 14-1 (8-6) Led 1f, tracked leader, tracked new leader 1f out, stayed on to lead again final 150 yards, won at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug beating High End (9-9) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Starcat 15-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway towards inside 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, edged right and kept on towards finish, never enough pace to threaten, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Junkanoo (8-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Groveman 7-2 (10-0) Led, ridden and headed approaching final 2f, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 13 3/4l behind Squelch (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Mayfair Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Close up in rear, wide and headway approaching final furlong, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Natty Night (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Strait Of Hormuz (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-3) Keen tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway inside final furlong, soon chased winner, ran on, 2nd of 13, nk behind Lawn Ranger (10-0) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
