chased leaders centre, mid-division when groups merged over 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression
mid-division stands side, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
chased leader centre, outpaced when groups merged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
chased leaders stands side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division stands side, switched right and headway 2f out, soon chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, just failed for 2nd
mid-division on outside of stands side group, outpaced over 2f out, soon edged right towards centre, weakened over 1f out
led overall on stands side rail, driven and headed over 1f out, soon ridden, gradually weakened final furlong
tracked leaders stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, ran on
led centre group, switched towards stand side group and every chance over 2f out, led overall over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders stands side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division stands side, ridden and outpaced when edged towards centre over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader centre, lost place when groups merged over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind centre, outpaced when groups merged over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous
chased leaders centre, outpaced when groups merged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders centre, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
behind stands side, ridden over 2f out, headway 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders stands side, driven over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, soon no impression with winner, held on for 2nd post
chased leaders centre, driven when groups merged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
behind stands side, ridden over 2f out, some headway into mid-division inside final furlong, never dangerous
behind stands side, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leader stands side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division stands side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, never on terms
mid-division stands side, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never on terms
Richard Fahey, who won this last year, has the unbeaten fillies Lexington Spirit and Worthington entered with Paul Hanagan opting to ride the latter, an impressive debut winner at Carlisle over today's rival Springinmystep. Frederick Engels looked a very progressive type when easily accounting for the well-regarded Es Que Love at Musselburgh and Johnny Murtagh's booking is eye-catching. US Hall Of Fame rider Mike Smith travelled to Folkestone to ride GENTLEMANS CODE in his preparation for this and though Wesley Ward's colt had only two rivals to beat, including subsequent Nottingham winner Bear Behind who reopposes, he did it with ease and can take the race for the second time in three years for his trainer. Magic City has been a beaten favourite in all three starts since making a winning debut but he's been showing very good speed and should be thereabouts again.
Ballesteros 3-1 (9-3) Close up, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mezmaar (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Bayleyf (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, narrow lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind North Star Boy (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May.
Bear Behind (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) With leader, led 1f out, pushed out, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Beau Mistral (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 4 ran.
Caledonian Spring (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 11, hd behind Eureka (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Caspar Netscher 11-4fav (9-0) Dwelt and hampered start, held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 4th last strides, never on terms, 4th of 8, 4l behind Fulbright (9-0) at Epsom Downs 6f Listed stks 2yo (1) gf.
Crowning Star (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) In touch, effort 2f out, ridden and soon every chance, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Arnold Lane (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Es Que Love (IRE) 5-6fav (8-11) Went right start, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Frederick Engels (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (2) gf.
Frederick Engels 13-2 (8-11) Hampered start, tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, ran on strongly, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (2) gf beating Es Que Love (8-11) by 6l, 5 ran.
Gentlemans Code (USA) 1-6fav (9-3) Made all, pressed until over 1f out, ridden and in command final furlong, pushed out near finish, won at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Bear Behind (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 3 ran.
Hamza (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Led, headed over 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Gabrial (9-2) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (2) gf in May.
I'm Still The Man (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Chased leaders on rail, hard driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Marcus Augustus (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Lupo D'Oro (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and not much room entering final furlong, soon switched left, kept on, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mitie Mouse (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Magic City (IRE) 10-11fav (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Pyman's Theory (8-9) at Sandown 5f Listed stks 2yo (1) gs in May.
Mitie Mouse 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong, led last 100 yards, kept on, won at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol beating Excavator (9-3) by nk, 6 ran.
Monnoyer 3-1 (9-5) Keen tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Wise Venture (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in May.
Rent Free 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Ayr 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May beating Red Art (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Springinmystep (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Prominent, led 1f out, driven headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Worthington (8-12) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Stonefield Flyer 15-8fav (9-3) Broke well, made all, ridden clear approaching final furlong, ridden out, won at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Choisan (9-3) by 6l, 7 ran.
The Penny Horse (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, took keen hold early, headway 2f out, soon ran green, led 1f out, hung badly left well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo juv stk (4) fm in Apr beating Choice Of Remark (9-0) by hd, 7 ran.
Wolfgang (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in May beating Place In My Heart (8-6) by nk, 11 ran.
Copper Falls 3-1fav (8-12) Led, headed entering final furlong, faded, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Boomerang Bob (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Huma Bird 9-4 (9-0) Made all on rail, hung right from 2f out, unbalanced over 1f out, ran on well, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo stks (5) gf beating Nayarra (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Lexington Spirit (IRE) 1-4fav (9-0) Made all, took keen hold, pressed from 2f out, ridden and under pressure inside final furlong, held on near finish, won at Newcastle 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in May beating Princess Banu (8-11) by nk, 3 ran.
Worthington (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, ridden and headway halfway, stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May beating Springinmystep (9-3) by 2l, 10 ran.
Lady Nickandy (IRE) 2-7fav (8-0) Chased leader, led over 1f out, strongly challenged inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Yarmouth 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Mystery Cool (8-5) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Arnold Lane (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 5, 1 1/2l behind Gabrial (9-2) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (2) gf in May.
Owley (IRE) Alhaarth filly out of On The Make.