made all, edged right inside final furlong, driven out
chased winner throughout, ridden 2f out, kept on but always held
in last trio, ridden 2f out, no impression and weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression until ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, never travelling and always behind
in last trio, took closer order over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, weakened over 1f out
Galeota can make the most of this quick reappearance to account for Beckermet, Pivotal Point and Shmookh, with Aeroplane an interesting one to note. Galeota was given a strong ride by Ryan Moore to get up and beat Peace Offering on Wednesday, securing a third Listed success in the process, and the former Mill Reef winner looks worth supporting again now that he has returned to something like his old form. The step up to six-furlongs will not present a problem, and he is very likely to be seen at this trip again soon if going for the Diadem at Ascot at the end of the month. Beckermet turned in a sound effort when leading for most of the way in the seven-furlong Group 3 Supreme Stakes here 11-days ago, and will be more at home over today's trip, so he rates a big danger to the selection. Pivotal Point has in the main taken on top-class Group company of late, including in the Kings Stand Stakes last time, so will not be overawed either, but Shmookh tackles Listed opposition for the first time, and is best watched. Aeroplane had a big reputation when he first set foot on the racecourse, but has not always delivered the goods. It is interesting that Peter Chapple-Hyam keeps him in training, and he still has time on his side. However, Galeota lines up fit and fancied, and is the one to beat.
Beckermet (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Led at decent pace, strongly pressed 2f out, soon headed, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Lovelace (8-9) at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Galeota (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Held up behind leaders, ridden along halfway, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Doncaster 5f lst stk (1) gf beating Peace Offering (10-0) by a nk, 9 ran.
Aeroplane 16-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 13th of 16, 16l behind Sleeping Indian (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Oct.
Areyoutalkingtome 50-1 (8-13) Held up in 7th, ridden over 2f out, plugged on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Lovelace (8-9) at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Grantley Adams 22-1 (9-3) Chased leaders stands side, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 17th of 22, 7l behind Kostar (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Pivotal Point 40-1 (9-4) Behind and never near leaders, 13th of 20, 9l behind Miss Andretti (9-1) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Resplendent Alpha 25-1 (9-4) Slowly away, always in rear, 7th of 9, 5l behind Edge Closer (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Shmookh (USA) 7-2fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Docofthebay (8-13) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
