chased leaders, hard ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led approaching final furlong, hung left close home, just held on
hampered start, held up, headway from 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
went left start, soon led, headed halfway, gradually weakened
jumped right start, mid-division, under pressure 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, hard driven over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon no impression
held up mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, led halfway, headed over 2f out, soon faded
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened over 2f out
Mark Johnston saddles no fewer than three runners in the Chesham with May's Newmarket winner Step In Time looking the pick of them over Shakespearean and Bikini Babe but preference is for EMPEROR CLAUDIUS, who gets the vote over Big Audio. Richard Hannon's colt has run well in both starts so far and given every indication that he would be suited by the step up to seven furlongs so he has to be respected. Hannon has his team in good heart at present but the Godolphin stable do not so Yarmouth winner Izaaj looks best watched. Given the success at the meeting already for Wesley Ward, Honor In Peace has to be strongly considered on his British and turf debut and he has to be considered. Beethoven lost no caste in defeat behind No Hubris on his York debut and again ran well at Naas last time so Aidan O'Brien's colt has claims but preference is for stable companion Emperor Claudius. The son of Giant's Causeway stepped up from a promising debut outing at Leopardstown when running out the good winner of a big-field event at Fairyhouse at the beginning of the month and he looks worth backing to follow up that success.
Aerodynamic (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) In touch, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Ballodair (9-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Avow (USA) 80-1 (9-3) Started slowly, raced stand side towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 15, 17l behind Dick Turpin (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
Beethoven (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Led, niggled along from halfway, strongly pressed from over 1f out, narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner from over 50yds out, 2nd of 4, hd behind Love Lockdown (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo stk gf.
Big Audio (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Alrasm (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Emperor Claudius (USA) 4-5fav (9-0) Made all, ridden and challenged 1 1/2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, won at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn aut gf beating Bankrobber (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Florio Vincitore (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Chased leader after 2f, pressed leader 2f out, every chance, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Curtains (8-12) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Honor In Peace (USA) 11-10fav (8-6) Made all, soon clear, won at Churchill Downs(USA) 5f 2yo mdn stks in May beating Marathon Moon (8-6) by 5l, 7 ran.
Izaaj (USA) 1-2fav (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Rock Of Love (9-3) by 1l, 6 ran.
Meglio Ancora 16-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, hard driven and narrowly headed 1f out, soon in front and stayed on well under pressure, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May beating Alrasm (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Party Doctor 11-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Arcano (9-0) at Newbury 6f (4) gf.
Queen's Hawk 14-1 (8-12) Close up centre, led inside final 2f, ridden and in command when edged right final 100 yards, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Toga Tiger (8-12) by 1l, 9 ran.
Rigid 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 5l behind Alrasm (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Shakespearean (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May beating Il Forno (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Step In Time (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Always prominent, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Fantastic Prince (9-3) by nk, 6 ran.
Bikini Babe (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Made all, led, 5 lengths clear 2f out, pushed out final furlong, unchallenged readily, won at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd beating Liquid Asset (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Fly Silca Fly (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Amary (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo stks (4) gf in May.
Bun Oir (USA) Seeking The Gold colt out of Fraulein.
