led 1f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, headway 2f out, soon pressed leader, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up, ridden 2f out, no impression
held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and slightly outpaced 1f out, ran on near finish
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
held up, effort over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
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Man Of Action is clearly going to be hard to beat but perhaps CITRUS STAR can prove up to the task; Haatheq and Greyfriarschorista are rated best of the rest. Our selection will be having his third start of the year here following a successful juvenile campaign, the highlight of which being a Listed second at Doncaster. This term he's been stepped up to seven furlongs and it looked to stretch him on his comeback but perhaps he needed that; last time at Epsom he fairly flew home from a long way back and as the form of that race has worked out he's worth chancing off the same mark. Man Of Action is an unexposed, progressive sort who could quite easily make up into a pattern-class performer. This will be his first start away from Newmarket but he'll enjoy the stiff finish and the manner of his handicap success off 88 last time suggests there's more to come; an 8lb rise may underestimate him and he'll be hard to beat. Greyfriarschorista is better than he showed last time when missing the break and should be judged on a fine third at Royal Ascot, although the handicapper may have him after that. Haatheq is up another couple of pounds following a Doncaster second but the drop back to seven furlongs can help negate that and he's progressing well, while Bohemian Melody is yet another who has scope to continue improving after going down to a well-treated rival last time. Rule Maker seemingly had little excuse at Chester but could well improve for this more conventional track, Side Glance has been going well in similar races off this mark and deserves to pick up a prize and Burghley is in good hands but Citrus Star makes most appeal at the likely prices.
Greyfriarschorista 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never in contention, 12th of 17, 12l behind Black Spirit (8-8) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf.
Navajo Chief 16-1 (9-4) Raced far side, prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 18th of 27, 17l behind Ransom Note (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Man Of Action (USA) 5-4fav (9-2) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun beating Sarasota Sunshine (9-1) by 1l, 9 ran.
Side Glance 8-1 (8-7) Outpaced in mid-division, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages, 5th of 20, 3l behind Victoire De Lyphar (8-7) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Colonel Mak 7-1 (8-13) Hampered start, held up, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 10, 5l behind Ancient Cross (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Haatheq (USA) 6-5fav (9-1) Tracked winner, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Sea Lord (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Rule Breaker (IRE) 5-2 (8-13) Tracked winner, driven and lost place over 1f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression when lost 3rd well inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Below Zero (9-1) at Chester 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Bohemian Melody 4-1fav (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, switched left 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and wandered left and right inside final furlong, narrowly headed when rider mistook winning post and eased up at half furlong marker, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Rakaan (9-9) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Burghley 11-4fav (8-6) Held up in touch, effort 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 5l behind Cockney Class (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Thrust Control (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Always prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun beating Carrie's Magic (8-12) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Citrus Star (USA) 12-1 (9-9) Hampered start, in rear, behind halfway, headway entering final furlong, ran on near finish, never a threat, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Cansili Star (8-9) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
