chased leaders, pushed along halfway, stayed on same pace over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, always behind
held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish
with leaders, led over 2f out until 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slightly hampered start, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
always towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden on far side and no response 2f out
reluctant to load stalls, prominent, led over 4f out until over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led until over 4f out, prominent, chased winner over 1f out, no extra and lost places close home
hampered start, towards rear, some headway over 1f out, plugged on, never on terms
chased leaders over 4f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
pulled hard, chased leaders, still well there over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong
held up towards rear, never involved
held up in mid-division, headway near side over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten
hampered start, soon recovered and close up, led 2f out, kept on strongly
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, good headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, unable to reach winner
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This normally goes to a fancied runner but no clear favourite has won in the last 10 renewals. REPLY is the top-rated by virtue of his close third to Power in the Irish 2000 Guineas. Last year's Weatherby's Sprint winner at Doncaster is ideally suited by a straight 7f and just didn't last home at the Curragh so this should prove ideal and he'll be difficult to beat. Stablemate Ishvana appeared to run above herself in the Irish 1000 Guineas but another filly, Sentaril, is certain to attract major support after facile victories at Newbury and Doncaster and though taking a marked step-up in grade she's very highly regarded and obviously useful. Producer has won four races - all at Epsom - and this is a very different track but he's still improving and comfortably beat Justineo earlier this month. Valbchek looked as though another furlong was required when battling to victory over today's rival and subsequent winner Swiss Spirit over 6f at Newmarket while Greenham Stakes runner-up Boomerang Bob ran well against older horses at York last time and can make his presence felt.
Red Duke (USA) 9-2 (9-2) 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Caspar Netscher (9-2) at Cologne(GER) 1m 3yo Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Talwar (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Raced center overall leader until over 2f out, weakened entering final 2f, last of 18, 39l behind Camelot (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gs in May.
Aljamaaheer (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Keen in touch, switched left over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May beating The Nile (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Bannock (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Tiddliwinks (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Boomerang Bob (IRE) 5-2 (8-5) Steadied in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened close home, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Smarty Socks (9-2) at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gf in May.
Eastern Sun (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Cogito (8-12) at Sandown 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
Ewell Place (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, forced deat heat for 3rd post, 3rd of 20, 3l behind Bogart (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Aug.
Justineo 11-4 (8-13) Took keen hold, held up last, effort on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, never any chance with easy winner, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Producer (8-13) at Epsom Downs 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd.
Laffan (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on gamely, won at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd beating Van Ellis (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Lethal Force (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, switched left to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Slade Power (9-0) at Haydock 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
Producer 2-1fav (8-13) Chased leader, challenged 3f out, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, clear when ridden and swished tail inside final furlong, kept on strongly, won at Epsom Downs 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd beating Justineo (8-13) by 4l, 6 ran.
Ptolemaic 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon recovered to track leaders, ridden over 3f out, hung left 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 7, 16l behind Bonfire (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Rebellious Guest 9-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up last, ridden approaching final 3f, soon well outpaced, went past eased down rival to take moderate 4th over 1f out, 4th of 5, 21l behind Caspar Netscher (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) sft in Apr.
Redact (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Always in rear, last of 10, 19l behind Cogito (8-12) at Sandown 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
Reply (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, headway and closer in 5th 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Power (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Sovereign Debt (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Steadied and went right start, held up in rear, smooth headway on stands side approaching final 2f, led over 1f out, soon drew clear, easily, won at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May beating Perfect Step (8-10) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Swiss Spirit 7-4fav (9-0) Prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on gamely towards finish, won at Newbury 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gs in May beating Lethal Force (9-0) by nk, 9 ran.
Telwaar 33-1 (9-2) 11th of 12, 9l behind Lucayan (9-2) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gs in May.
Valbchek (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) Went left start, carried head awkwardly, in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, edged left towards finish, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo aut stk (2) gd in Apr beating Swiss Spirit (9-3) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Ishvana (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out and went 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure but no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Samitar (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Lady Gorgeous 5-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, held up in 5th, hung left from 2f out, switched right and driven over 1f out, staying on between horses when hampered inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Producer (8-13) at Epsom Downs 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd.
Sentaril 1-5fav (8-10) Tracked leading pair, challenged inside final 2f, shaken up to lead over 1f out, drew readily clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Doncaster 7f con stks (3) gs in May beating Silverheels (8-12) by 5l, 4 ran.
Fort Bastion (IRE) 13-8 (8-12) Tracked leaders, quickened to lead over 2f out, soon clear, eased inside final furlong, clever ride, won at Newmarket 1m con stks (3) gf in May beating Starboard (8-12) by 4l, 3 ran.
Saigon 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 4l behind Cogito (8-12) at Sandown 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
Solar Deity (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Keen close up, lost a couple places 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Bronze Angel (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Swing Alone (IRE) (9-9) 9th of 12, 15l behind Mouhjim (8-1) at Fontainebleau(FR) 1m 2f 3yo hcp sft in Mar.
