took keen hold, held up in touch, pushed along and weakened 2f out
held up, pushed along over 3f out, effort 1f out, never on terms
soon prominent, chased winner 3f out, one pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
always prominent, led over 3f out, ran on well
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, led after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt, held up, stayed on over 1f out, never near leaders
bumped leaving stalls, soon in touch, not much room on inside over 3f out, soon beaten
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home
mid-division, headway 3f out, stayed on same pace, never dangerous
slowly away, held up in touch, pushed along 2f out, never dangerous
Although Capable Guest could have been expected to have got off the mark sooner than this, he has enough experience already behind him to set a good standard here and is selected in preference to the well-bred newcomers Banchieri and Humourous, who represent Godolphin and have to be respected accordingly. So too does Mostashaar, whose entry in the Champagne and Royal Lodge Stakes underlines his potential and he is defiantly one to keep a close eye on in the betting. Pianoforte ran on well during the closing stages of his debut and shaped as if he has a race within him somewhere along the line. However, he does need to improve on that performance to come out on top today and is probably best watched. Banchieri - a Derby entry by the inimitable Dubai Millennium - has to be of plenty of interest considering his sire's strike-rate with his limited progeny up to date. His pedigree is an interesting mix of speed and stamina and he has to be seriously considered if he is supported. However, he is unlikely to represent much value for a debutante that has it all to prove at this stage and it may be prudent to give the selection another chance to make his experience count. Home reports suggest that Capable Guest has thrived since his latest effort in finishing second in a decent maiden at Ascot, which itself came on the back of a cracking performance to claim third in the Coventry Stakes the previous month. Capable Guest has been champing at the bit since then and can prove his well being by gaining a well deserved first success today.
