tracked winner on inner, effort and 3rd over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
started slowly, held up rear, ridden 3f out, no impression on leaders final 2f
made all, led, pressed 4f out to inside final 2f, asserted inside final furlong, ran on strongly, driven out
held up behind, ridden and some headway over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, never nearer
held up, bumped by rivals 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong and took 2nd towards finish, not reached winner
pulled hard towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
prominent in 4th, effort and 3rd 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, faded final furlong
tracked winner on outer, pressed winner 4f out to inside final 2f, kept on, no impression final furlong and lost 2nd towards finish
raced keenly in touch on inner, ridden 3f out, slightly short of room when trying to edge out over 2f out and bumped rival, weakened soon afterwards
Despite runner-up Lucarno going on to take last year's St Ledger, last year's renewal wasn't vintage and the same applies this year; HEBRIDEAN gets the narrow selection ahead of Campanologist and All The Aces. The selection seems to have struck a rich vein of form since moving across the family lines to Aidan O'Brien. He has proven himself on various ground so rain or lack of it will be no concern and with the return to a mile and a half in his favour, he may prove hard to beat. He seems to be developing into a decent stayer and he looks the type to keep on improving as a three-year-old. Campanologist is an obvious danger; Godolphin have not had the best of weeks so far but this former Mark Johnston inmate will not go down without a fight. The form of the Lingfield Derby trial hasn't worked out well so far but it's too early to tell and it may have received a boost on Thursday. He shapes as if this trip will suit despite being by Kingmambo, and his progeny usually progress well. Top Lock represents a trainer in top form, and whilst he has a bit to find on the ratings he is very unexposed and he should run well. Winchester has some solid form to his name, and he should appreciate the step up in trip today, whilst All The Aces must be respected on his second to Derby fourth Doctor Fremantle. Bronze Cannon has a bit to find on the ratings, but along with Conduit looks a horse going places and this could be a good opportunity to land a Group race. An open affair, but Hebridean is improving and is chosen.
All The Aces (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Always prominent, ridden and upsides winner over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on inside final furlong but always held, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Doctor Fremantle (8-12) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Bronze Cannon (USA) 4-9fav (9-3) Dwelled, held up in rear, improved 5f out, led 2f out, soon clear, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in May beating Woolfall Treasure (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Campanologist (USA) 6-5fav (8-12) Close up, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Alessandro Volta (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
City Leader (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, headway 2f out, led inside final 2f, driven and kept on well final furlong, won at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May beating Scintillo (9-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Conduit (IRE) 11-8fav (8-6) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, quickened clear, won at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd beating Ramona Chase (9-2) by 6l, 12 ran.
Hebridean (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) Held up, moderate 7th halfway, closer in 6th 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 frm in May beating Lisvale (9-1) by 2l, 9 ran.
Moiqen (IRE) 2-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th under 3f out, no impression under pressure from over 1 1/2f out, soon kept on one pace in 3rd, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Casual Conquest (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Top Lock 7-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, driven to lead 2f out, soon headed, unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind City Leader (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Winchester (USA) 6-4fav (8-10) Held up in touch, outpaced 2 1/2f out, ridden in moderate 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on well to go 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Hindu Kush (8-10) at Curragh 1m 2f lst stk (1) gf.
