steadied start, held up behind mid-division, progress and not clear run 1f out, kept on, never nearer
behind mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon struggling and weakened over 1f out
started slowly, held up, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
in rear, kept on steadily from over 1f out, never on terms
behind, good headway over 1f out, ran on strongly to take 3rd inside final furlong, gaining on leading pair near finish
chased winner, pressed winner over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, kept pressing winner final furlong, always held
steadied start, in rear, headway and not clear run 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never trouble leaders
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 1f out
always behind, lost touch after halfway, soon in rear
in touch on outside, effort under pressure 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra, weakened well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakening over 1f out, beaten when slightly hampered 1f out
prominent, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken and outpaced over 1f out
chased leaders, effort 2f out on outer, ridden and weakened quickly 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not pace to challenge, stayed on same pace
made all, broke well, led, pressed over 2f out, ran on strongly and held on well near finish
always behind, struggling from halfway
always rear group, never in contention
in touch, pushed along before halfway, kept on, lost 3rd inside final furlong
prominent, effort 2f out, unable to challenge and weakened quickly final furlong
MISTER MANANNAN is taken to land the finale at the expense of Angel's Pursuit and Stand And Fight. The selection caught the eye on his debut when finishing third of ten at Ripon but he improved for the experience to win at Pontefract last time out. Dandy Nicholls is always respected when sending horses to the Royal meeting so any support in the betting market should be noted. Angel's Pursuit won well when sent of favourite at Newmarket on his debut. He has the potential of being a star and is expected to be in the shake come the business end of the race. Stand And Fight has been improving with race experience this season and eventually broke his maiden tag on his fifth outing at Down Royal. Connections have taken the trouble to send him over the Irish Sea so he worth noting in the market, however, Mister Manannan is the form pick and gets the vote to win again.
Angel's Pursuit (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Chased leaders, switched right and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, hung left, ran on well, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Mijas Playa (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Antonius Moris (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Navajo Chief (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gf.
Clashnacree (IRE) 4-7fav (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, headed last 100 yards and no extra, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Velvet Flicker (8-12) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn gd in May.
Dancing Freddy (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Capercaillie (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (2) gd.
Desert Auction (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Hampered on bend 4f out, always towards rear, eased when beaten final 2f, 11th of 12, 28l behind Corporal Maddox (9-0) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Di Stefano 2-1fav (9-3) Led for 1f, remained close up, pushed along to lead well over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Cherry Bee (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Fratellino 14-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Corporal Maddox (9-0) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
George Baker (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway halfway, chased leaders and ran green over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Tawaabb (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Hearts of Fire 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leader, driven to lead briefly 1f out, headed and kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Archers Road (9-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (2) gd in May.
Itsthursdayalready 10-11fav (9-3) Went slightly right and bumped start, pushed along to gain prominent position when tightened up over 4f out and lost place, headway when not much room 2f out, ridden to go 2nd when edged right inside final furlong, won at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf beating Reddy To Star (9-3) by nk, 8 ran.
Kirsty's Boy (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) With leader, reminders over 3f out, hung left from halfway, driven 2f out, soon beaten, last of 3, 8l behind Monsieur Chevalier (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo stks (2) gd in May.
Little Perisher 7-1 (9-0) In touch, headway 3f out, switched left 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Corporal Maddox (9-0) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Mister Manannan (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Made all, quickened clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Apr beating Kingdom Of Light (9-3) by 7l, 11 ran.
Red Avalanche (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and hard pressed from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, no extra, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Corporal Maddox (9-0) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Russian Rock (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) fm in May beating Spanish Acclaim (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Stand And Fight (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Down Royal 5f 2yo mdn gs in May beating Money Trader (9-3) by 6l, 12 ran.
Star Rover (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slight lead, ridden over 1f out, kept on well until headed and outpaced by winner inside final furlong, kept on gamely to hold 2nd, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Monsieur Chevalier (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Strike The Tiger (USA) 6-5fav (7-12) Duelled for lead, went on 2f out, soon clear, won at Churchill Downs(USA) 4f 2yo mdn clm slp in Apr beating John B W (8-8) by 4l, 5 ran.
Avonvalley 4-7fav (8-5) Made all, shaken up inside final furlong, driven out, won at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Silver Grey (8-5) by 1l, 6 ran.
Azif 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, behind from halfway, 15th of 16, 21l behind Don't Tell Mary (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
Little Scotland 13-2 (8-12) Outpaced towards rear and soon chased along, hampered after 1f, switched left when hampered again over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 16, 8l behind Don't Tell Mary (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
The Hermitage (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Don't Tell Mary (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
