held up in rear, niggled along over 6f out, pushed along and struggling over 4f out, soon well in rear, tailed off
soon chased leader, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened
dwelt, ridden from stalls and soon in 4th, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in 7th, hard ridden and beaten 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in 6th, ridden and beaten over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
held up in 5th, driven along 5f out, well behind final 4f, tailed off
held up in 8th, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, soon hanging right, tried to challenge and looked dangerous approaching final 1f, readily held final 100 yards
keen hold early, gradually settled behind leading pair, led over 4f out, ridden and looked pressed approaching final 1f, found extra final 100 yards, stayed on gamely
held up well in rear, headway on outside from 3f out, stayed on into moderate 3rd 2f out, never any chance with front pair
led, clear half way, pushed along 6f out, reduced lead and headed over 4f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off and eased final 2f
Always one of the features of this great meeting, the 2009 renewal of the Goodwood Cup does not disappoint and SCHIAPARELLI is just preferred win it for the boys in blue, while Askar Tau, Caracciola and Enroller should have their say. A win for Caracciola would be a tremendous effort for the former Nicky Henderson inmate, who is now officially trained by the in-form Barry Hills. At 12 years of age he maintains tremendous enthusiasm for his sport and will want every yard of this two miles. He acts well on good or faster ground and he should run a big race once again. Askar Tau has not been seen since disappointing in Caracciola's Cesarewitch last year, having preceded that with five off the reel to rocket through the handicap. Marcus Tregoning has given him plenty of time but this is a tough ask first time back, and he has not won on two previous attempts when fresh. Mourilyan stays this far and has his first run here for Gary Moore, but with the yard strangely out of form it is hard to exude confidence over his chances. Enroller would be more interesting if the ground came up soft, and he is perhaps just short of enough class to win at this level, but Schiaparelli looks a better proposition. Godolphin have not yet looked to tap into the reserves of stamina on his dam's side, but this former Italian Derby winner scored on his only try over 1m 6f and is now given the licence to show us his wares over an extreme trip. An excellent effort in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket last time means he should be spot on for this. He is the highest-rated on official BHA figures and being unexposed at the trip we will take Schiaparelli to come home in front.
Askar Tau (FR) 7-2fav (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon ridden, kept on, never able to challenge leaders, 4th of 32, 8l behind Caracciola (9-6) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcap (2) gd in Oct.
Caracciola (GER) 6-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, in command final furlong and kept on strongly, won at Royal Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gf in Jun beating Tyrrells Wood (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Centennial (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Disputed close 3rd, tracked leading pair over 3f out, driven and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 40l behind Yeats (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Enroller (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong (finished 4th placed 6th), in a race won by Doctor Fremantle (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f stks (1) gd, 9 ran.
Friston Forest (IRE) 3-1fav (9-11) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 10, 13l behind Hits Only Vic (9-0) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd.
Judgethemoment (USA) 2-1fav (9-0) Held up in 5th, rapid headway and went prominent 9f out, raced alone in centre course until 5f out, driven into 2nd 3f out until 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 11l behind Desert Sea (9-0) at Sandown 2m Listed stks (1) gd.
Mourilyan (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Raced in rear; ran on final 400m; never near to challenge, 7th of 18, 5l behind Front House (8-9) at Nad Al Sheba(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gd in Mar.
Schiaparelli (GER) 25-1 (9-2) Led, soon 3 lengths clear, ridden over 2f out, hung badly right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish (finished 2nd placed 3rd), in a race won by Doctor Fremantle (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f stks (1) gd, 9 ran.
The Betchworth Kid 17-2 (8-11) Raced keenly, mid-division on inside, clear run and switched right 2f out, soon ridden, staying on same pace when not much room inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 8l behind Som Tala (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) sft in Jun.
Tungsten Strike (USA) 40-1 (9-2) Led and set good pace, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 7, 26l behind Geordieland (9-2) at Sandown 2m stks (1) gd in May.
