Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

THE Jersey Stakes was run at what appeared a furious gallop given the conditions, and the race fell to 11/2 fourth favourite Molatham (Roger Varian/Jim Crowley) in a tight finish with Monarch Of Egypt (Aidan O’Brien/Ryan Moore), the latter’s tendency to drift right after hitting the front possibly costing him the race. However Molatham deserves credit for rallying gamely when headed and there was a neck between the pair in the end, with a sizeable gap back to third-placed Symbolize (Andrew Balding/David Probert).