tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 2f out
in touch, hampered, checked and lost place over 4f out, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
soon led, ridden over 2f out, kept on until no extra, headed towards finish
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders on outer, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, soon one pace
always behind, struggling from over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched left, headway over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
held up, mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened
behind, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
started slowly, took keen hold towards rear, some headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on outer 3f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
Maker's Mark gets our stamp of approval over Masai Moon, Money For Fun and Impromptu to name but a few. Maker's Mark has already caught the eye twice, with placed efforts at Windsor and Newbury in recent weeks, and in all probability has less to do than on that latest outing in which he got within two-and-a-half lengths of the odds-on Aidan O'Brien inmate Astronomer Royal. Although another furlong would not come amiss in time, he should make the most of today's opportunity to open his account. Masai Moon's fourth at Windsor the time before last has been given a boost by the subsequent victory of the fifth Sri Pekan Two, so he has to be given a mention, while Money for Fun's stable landed a nice touch with another youngster at York on Tuesday, so any support for him in the ring here would be significant. Impromptu failed to progress when switched to the all-weather and cannot be ignored back on Turf, but the one that they all have to beat is Maker's Mark.
Priceless Melody (USA) 40-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 11th of 13, 18l behind Streets Ahead (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
Impromptu 11-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 10l behind Stevie Gee (9-3) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul.
Maker's Mark (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, edged left, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Astronomer Royal (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Masai Moon 3-1 (9-3) Prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, bumped and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Cheap Street (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
Nelson Vettori Vettori colt, half-brother to the middle-distance winner Mexican Pete.
Oceana Gold Primo Valentino colt, half-brother to 7f winner Snake Skin.
Lady Firecracker (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Raced far side, behind, switched right 2f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Camissa (8-6) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) sft in May.
Sylvan (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced on outer, ridden halfway, never a factor, 9th of 12, 6l behind Sacre Coeur (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf.
