led to halfway, no extra over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders 3f out, effort 2f out, not quicken, soon weakened
held up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders
pressed leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on gamely under pressure final furlong, held on
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
always outpaced and struggling in rear
in touch, ridden and no impression over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not quite reached leaders
prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, always just held
mid-division for 2f, gradually lost place, weakened and well behind final 2f
held up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
steadied start, held up towards rear, steady headway from 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch on outer, ridden 2f out, no headway over 1f out
steadied start, always in rear and outpaced most of the way
chased leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong
started slowly, prominent after 2 furlongs, effort 2f out, every chance when slightly outpaced over 1f out, stayed on again inside final furlong
went right start, prominent to halfway, weakened quickly from over 1f out
Fat Boy may be worth giving another chance to after he disappointed on loose ground last time out, however Christophe Soumillillon re-engages his partnership with Achilles Of Troy and Aidan O'Brien's runner gets the nod ahead of Dark Angel. With so many potential improvers in the lineup it is hard to be totally dogmatic in this selection, however Achilles Of Troy is highly regarded by his trainer and can bounce back from a disappointing run last time out at the Curragh. That was a decent contest though so perhaps we shouldn't be too hard on him. Previously he had won well at Newmarket and he can win again here. Hatta Fort improved on his debut run when a game winner at Windsor but he will need to step up, along with Enocdoc who had every chance last time out but just wasn't good enough. Western Art was well-fancied on debut and ran well in defeat and with normal improvement he looks a player for his well-respected stable. Vhujon has pace to burn and pulled out of an engagement at Chester's May meeting, David Evans' filly looks a player, as does Fred's Lad although he will do well to give weight to the whole field. Dark Angel represents the in-form Barry Hills, however Achilles Of Troy is forgiven his last run and can get his head back in front.
Fred's Lad 3-1 (9-2) In touch, led over 1f out, driven, kept on gamely final furlong, held on, won at Beverley 5f 2yo stk (2) gf in May beating Captain Gerrard (8-12) by a hd, 8 ran.
Achilles Of Troy (IRE) 2-5fav (9-1) Soon led, ridden under 2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra, 4th of 7, 4l behind Pencil Hill (9-1) at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk gf in May.
Befortyfour 11-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Roker Park (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Dark Angel (IRE) 2-5fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon recovered to track leader, led well over 1f out, soon quickened clear, pushed out, won at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf in May beating Eileen's Violet (8-12) by 2l, 5 ran.
Drawnfromthepast (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Always prominent, led over 2f out, driven clear, won at Brighton 6f 2yo aut (6) gf beating Alizadora (8-13) by 6l, 5 ran.
Dream Eater (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked winner, effort 2f out, ridden and hung badly left over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Cee Bargara (9-5) at Kempton 6f nov med aut stk (4) pol.
Enodoc 7-2 (8-11) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Eileen's Violet (8-6) at Windsor 5f 2yo stk (2) gd in May.
Fat Boy (IRE) 2-1fav (9-1) With leader to well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 4l behind Mount Pleasure (9-1) at Ascot 5f 2yo stk (3) gf in May.
Gasmanfightsback 13-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden when headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Supermassive Muse (8-9) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs.
Hatta Fort 4-1 (8-12) Prominent, led inside final 2f, ridden and in command final furlong, won at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf beating Swiss Franc (9-5) by 1l, 8 ran.
Kingsgate Native (IRE) Mujadil colt, half-brother to 7f winner Assumption.
Little Pete (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Waveline (8-0) at Bath 5f nov stk (5) gf in May.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 4-5fav (8-12) Held up last, ridden halfway, went 2nd over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 4, nk behind Carleton (8-12) at Windsor 5f nov stk (4) gs in May.
Major Eazy (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Steadied start, took keen hold early, in touch, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened over final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Sweepstake (8-9) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in May.
Mister Fips (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Swallow Star (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Party In The Park 15-8fav (9-3) Chased leader stands' side, led stands' side after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headed just inside 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Sweepstake (8-12) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Paveroc 16-1 (8-12) Went left start, soon outpaced in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Hatta Fort (8-12) at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf.
Russian Reel 7-2 (9-3) Chased leader, led halfway, kept on well and edged right inside final furlong, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Nickel Silver (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Vhujon (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Quickly away, made all, clear 3f out, shaken up final furlong, unchallenged, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Apr beating Just A Dancer (8-12) by 3l, 13 ran.
Sudden Impact (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 9l behind Loch Jipp (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gd in May.
Western Art (USA) 11-8fav (9-3) Chased winner throughout, ridden 2f out, kept on near finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Only In Jest (8-7) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
