mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, stayed on under pressure final furlong, closing on leaders near finish
raced keenly, close up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, ran on strongly well inside final furlong, gaining close home
towards rear, headway from 3f out, led 2f out, hung right to far rail over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, headed post
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
soon led, headed 2f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead again post
tracked winner, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
in rear, headway to chase leaders 2f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken and weakened inside final furlong
A small but select field for this fascinating Group one event and all eyes will be on the returning hero George Washington, who is taken to get the better of the much loved Red Evie and Ramonti. Following his short lived love life, George Washington has been given no easy task on his return to the track. However last year's impressive two thousand Guineas winner is reported in top form by the Ballydoyle maestro. The one doubt with this amazing colt was of course his temperament, however Aidan has intimated that the horse is now a lot more relaxed and acting like a four-year-old rather than an excited youngster. What of his rivals. Well Cesare is one that could certainly spoil the party. James Fanshawe's charge absolutely murdered a decent Listed field over course and distance last time out and the form was boosted with the recent success of third home Dunelight. A vctory for Red Evie would be almost as emotional as one for the selection. She got a terrific reception when just getting the better of today's rival Ramonti in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Once again it should be close bewteen them although Frankie is very keen on the chances of the Godolphin runner. Sir Michael Stoute's Jeremy does appear to be held, but there is no better trainer at getting one to peak for this meeting. This is certainly a mouth watering contest and George Washington can once again provide us with an historic moment.
Cesare 2-1fav (9-0) Held up, smooth headway on bit to track leader 2f out, led approaching final furlong, quickened clear final furlong, very easily, won at Ascot 1m lst stk (1) gf in May beating Illustrious Blue (9-0) by 4l, 5 ran.
George Washington (IRE) 19-2 (8-10) Never a threat, 6th of 13, 7l behind Invasor (9-0) at Churchill Downs 1m 2f Grp 1 std in Nov.
Jeremy (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in 6th, headway and switched right 2f out, never reached leaders, one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Red Evie (8-11) at Newbury 1m Grp 1 (1) gs in May.
Notability (IRE) (9-3) Led, headed and impeded over 1f out, no chance after, 6th of 10, 7l behind Illustrious Blue (8-8) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 1f hcp gd in Feb.
Racinger (FR) (8-11) Led and disputed lead to over 1f out, battled back to lead again close home, won at Saint-Cloud 1m Grp 2 sft in May beating Turtle Bowl (8-11) by a nk, 10 ran.
Ramonti 4-1 (9-0) Keen hold tracking leaders, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final stride, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Red Evie (8-11) at Newbury 1m Grp 1 (1) gs in May.
Turtle Bowl (IRE) (9-2) Raced in 4th, driven to chase leader 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Manduro (9-2) at Longchamp 1m 1f Grp 1 (1) in May.
Red Evie (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up in 6th, headway 2f out, chased leader approaching final furlong, quickened to lead inside final furlong, gamely, won at Newbury 1m Grp 1 (1) gs in May beating Ramonti (9-0) by a hd, 8 ran.
