led after 2f, quickened 5f out, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, held up behind, headway when hampered 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, no impression on leaders
dwelt, behind, ridden and headway when hung right 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, headway on inside over 4f out, not clear run 2f out, switched outside and ridden 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead near finish
led 2f, tracked leader, led again 3f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, clear entering final furlong, pushed out, headed, no extra near finish
in touch, ridden and hung left 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Eta Draconis, a half-brother by Daylami to Moon Ballad, would have to be of interest on his debut but a doubt remains concerning the general form of Godolphin's horses and a safer bet looks to be Mobaasher, who is preferred to Hyperalert. The selection has shown promise on both starts so far, latterly behind a useful Gosden horse Numeric at Chepstow and it will take a good one to beat Sir Michael Stoute's colt on the evidence of those two runs. Alan Swinbank runs bumper winner Barton Belle on the flat for the first time and while she should win races on the level this would look to be too tough an assignment for the daughter of Barathea. Mark Johnston's Hyperalert is an interesting newcomer and cannot be completely discounted but Mobaasher sets a decent standard and he gets the vote.
Rockpiler 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 12l behind Our Choice (9-0) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Barton Belle 4-5fav (10-11) Tracked leaders on inside, smooth headway 3f out, led on bit over 2f out, soon clear, easily, won at Southwell 2m 1f nhf (6) gd beating Red Scally (10-9) by 12l, 12 ran (N.Hunt).
Chrisjen Wolfhound filly out of the winning jumper Chadwick's Ginger.
Bold Medicean 150-1 (8-13) Always behind, 7th of 9, 18l behind Royal Oath (8-13) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gf.
Eta Draconis (IRE) Daylami colt, half-brother to the top-class Moon Ballad and miler Velvet Lady.
Hyperalert (USA) Rahy colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Auditor.
Mobaasher (USA) 2-1 (9-3) Soon prominent, outpaced over 1f out, hung left just inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Numeric (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.