raced centre, chased leaders, groups merged over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, chased leaders, groups merged over 2f out, soon under pressure, kept on well final furlong
raced centre, held up in touch, under pressure when groups merged over 2f out, faded
raced centre, tracked leaders, raced keenly, effort when groups merged over 2f out, never on terms
raced centre, held up in rear, under pressure when groups merged over 2f out, soon beaten
raced centre, tracked leaders, weakening when groups merged over 2f out, eased final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders, under pressure when groups merged over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, held up in mid-division, headway halfway, groups merged over 2f out, soon faded
raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden to challenge when groups merged over 2f out, soon lost place
raced centre, held up in rear, switched left to race in stand side group well over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly, never able to challenge
led stand side group and well on terms, headed when groups merged over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, chased leaders, effort when groups merged over 2f out, weakening when short of room inside final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, effort when groups merged over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra close home
raced stand side, chased leaders, under pressure when groups merged over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, held up in rear, headway when groups merged over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms
raced stand side, held up in rear, headway when groups merged over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead well insid final furlong, edged right under pressure, all out
raced stand side, chased leaders, effort when groups merged over 2f out, soon faded
raced stand side, prominent, led that group over 2f out, soon headed when groups merged, weakened
led centre group and over all leader, groups merged over 2f out, soon strongly challenged, headed entering final furlong, faded
raced stand side, chased leaders, driven when groups merged over 2f out, led entering final furlong, soon hard driven, headed and no extra close home
raced stand side, held up in rear, headway when groups merged over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
raced stand side, mid-division, effort when groups merged over 2f out, soon weakened
Richard Hannon has won this the last twice and has a quartet of entries this time. Trumpet Major looks to be the yard's main hope with Richard Hughes on board but all four will need to show much more than they have so far in a very strong contest. Gabrial is highly regarded by Richard Fahey and has won nicely at Chester and Beverley, two very different tracks, while Italo warmed up with a comfortable success at Longchamp and could be anything. Roman Soldier made all for an impressive victory at Leicester and will come on again while Fulbright's rider was able to ease him down in a Listed contest at Epsom on Derby Day and Mark Johnston's colt looks very useful. Power also scored in Listed company at the Curragh where the minimum trip looked too short and he'll like the extra furlong while dual winner Gatepost looked useful when beating Hamza at York, though the runner-up has since been beaten by Gabrial. Those who witnessed MEZMAAR's debut success at Haydock will have marked him down for this. Barry Hills' colt was always travelling ominously well and looked to have plenty in the locker which suggests he will prove difficult to beat here.
Barolo Top (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Close up, headway to chase leader halfway, ridden and every chance when wandered over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, asserted near finish, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating Wolf Spirit (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
B Fifty Two (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leading trio, joined leader over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, always holding rival, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in May beating Lilbourne Lad (9-5) by hd, 7 ran.
Brocklebank (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Disputed lead until asserted over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (3) gd in May beating Apostle (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Campanology 15-8 (9-3) Dwelt, soon hung left after start, towards rear and green, headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Telwaar (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Chandlery (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) With leader, led over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Coupe de Ville (9-3) by shd, 8 ran.
Commissar 7-2 (9-3) Made all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May beating Tell Dad (9-3) by 5l, 8 ran.
Evervescent (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leading pair, switched right halfway, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Fulbright (9-0) at Epsom Downs 6f Listed stks 2yo (1) gf.
Fulbright 3-1 (9-0) Chased leader, pushed right 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, driven out, won at Epsom Downs 6f Listed stks 2yo (1) gf beating Evervescent (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Gabrial (IRE) 6-5fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (2) gf in May beating Cravat (8-12) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Gatepost (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Went left start, held up towards rear, headway and switched to outer 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at York 5f 2yo nov stk (3) gd in May beating Hamza (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Italo (USA) (9-2) won at Longchamp(FR) 5f stk gd in May beating Ponte Vespucci (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Jack Who's He (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Pushed along early, with leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed briefly inside final furlong, asserted near finish, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo stks (3) gf in Apr beating Tell Dad (8-9) by hd, 5 ran.
Lethal Force (IRE) 11-8fav (8-10) Always prominent, led over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, strongly challenged inside final furlong, soon hung left under pressure, headed post, finished 2nd, placed 3rd, in a race won by Sir Glanton (9-1) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May, 14 ran.
Mezmaar 7-4fav (9-3) Dwelt, keen tracked leaders, led over 1f out, pushed out, comfortably, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Fort Bastion (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Mitchum 12-1 (9-2) Went left start, in rear but in touch, ridden and one pace final furlong, last of 5, 1 3/4l behind Gabrial (9-2) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (2) gf in May.
North Star Boy (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) In touch, pushed along halfway, strong run to lead inside final furlong, won going away, won at Ascot 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May beating Lethal Force (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Power 6-4fav (9-1) Led and disputed, ridden and narrowly headed 2f out, kept on, disputed final furlong, led on line, won at Curragh 5f Listed stks 2yo (1) gf in May beating Tough As Nails (9-1) by shd, 8 ran.
Pride And Joy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Sir Glanton (9-1) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Rebellious Guest 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs beating Red Aggressor (9-3) by 3l, 15 ran.
Red Aggressor (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Rebellious Guest (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
Roman Soldier (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, eased near finish, comfortable, won at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May beating Right To Dream (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
St Barths 4-11fav (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, soon edged right, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Verbeeck (9-3) by 2l, 8 ran.
Trumpet Major (IRE) 4-7fav (9-3) Tracked leader on rail, led over 2f out, quickened clear final furlong, easily, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Macdonald Mor (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
