close up near side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leader near side, ridden to lead this group entering 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
close up near side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch in rear far side, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace
tracked leader near side, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, ran on
dwelt, in touch near side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch near side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
led near side group, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up far side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led far side group, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
in touch far side, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
prominent far side, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
prominent far side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in rear near side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leader far side, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear near side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear near side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in touch in rear far side, ridden 2f out, no impression
close up near side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
close up near side, weakened 2f out
Aidan O’Brien knows what it takes to win this and the unbeaten River Tiber has leading claims as he steps up in distance. Compatriot Givemethebeatboys is also unbeaten after winning a Group 3 at the Curragh and Frankie gets the leg-up while Bucanero Fuerte is another Irish contender having made a winning debut back in March. Asadna has been well supported on the back of an impressive success at Ripon and Ayr maiden winner Army Ethos represents last year’s winning yard. But Wesley Ward is no stranger to success here and FANDOM could make a bold bid from the front having left the opposition trailing in his wake on the fast ground at Keeneland last month. Woodcote winner Bobsleigh and Cuban Thunder cold go well at a price.
Alfa Whiteburd (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Went badly left start, soon pressed leader until over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 5 1/4l behind Emperor's Son (9-7) at Carlisle 5f stks (3) gf in Jun.
Army Ethos 5-4fav (9-7) Made all, shaken up 2f out, quickened up well inside final furlong, impressive, won at Ayr 6f mdn stks (4) gd in May beating Jehangeer (9-7) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Asadna (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leading trio, wide and headway over 1f out, pushed along to lead approaching final furlong, soon clear, eased close home, won at Ripon 6f stks (4) gd in May beating Fifty Grand Slater (9-7) by 12l, 6 ran.
Bobsleigh (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Off the pace towards rear, headway out wide chasing leaders 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, shaken up to lead final 110 yards, ran on well, won at Epsom 6f stks (2) gf in Jun beating Balon D'or (9-7) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Bucanero Fuerte 3-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, went 2nd 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, won at Curragh 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Sturlasson (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Cuban Thunder (IRE) 5-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at York 6f mdn stks (2) gf in May beating Impressive Act (9-7) by 2l, 10 ran.
Emperor's Son (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Hampered start, raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along and headway to join leader entering final furlong, ran on to lead final strides, won at Carlisle 5f stks (3) gf in Jun beating Kylian (9-7) by nk, 5 ran.
Fandom 8-13fav (8-7) Spurted away,wraps 1/8, won at Keeneland 5f mdn gd in Apr beating Blast Furnace (8-7) by shd, 10 ran.
Flag Of St George (IRE) 13-8fav (9-5) Prominent, chased leaders 2f out, disputed 2f out, ridden when led 1f out, responded well to assert just before final 110 yards, ran on well, comfortable, won at Newmarket 6f stks (4) gd in May beating Maymay (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Givemethebeatboys (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders in 4th, went 3rd 2f out, pushed along in 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden to dispute lead under 1f out, stayed on well to lead near line, won at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May beating Noche Magica (9-5) by hd, 6 ran.
Haatem (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Started very slowly and lost many lengths, outpaced in rear, good headway on inside chasing leaders 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not recover, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Bobsleigh (9-7) at Epsom 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
Packard (IRE) 8-13fav (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, edged left into runner-up final 110yds, ran on well to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jun beating Point Of Attack (9-2) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Politico (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Made all, pushed along over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Chester 6f mdn stks (2) gd in May beating Sioux Warrior (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Prince X J (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Broke well to lead, joined 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, asserted inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gd in Jun beating The Caribbean (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
River Tiber (IRE) 2-9fav (9-8) Tracked leader, 2nd and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, headway to lead 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Naas 5f gd in May beating Tourist (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Spanish Phoenix (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) Disputed lead until pushed along to lead 2f out, ran on, won at Leicester 5f mdn stks (4) sft in Apr beating Too Much Trevor (9-7) by 6 1/2l, 3 ran.
The Camden Colt (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced in last pair, never a factor, 7th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Bobsleigh (9-7) at Epsom 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
Ticktyboo 13-2 (9-7) Chased leader, going well 2f out, led narrowly approaching final furlong, headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Native American (9-7) at York 6f stks (3) gf in May.
Watch My Tracer (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders far side of group, led over 1f out, ridden and quickened clear inside final furlong, rather impressive, won at Yarmouth 6f stks (3) gf in May beating El Bodon (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Zoulu Chief 150-1 (9-7) Made all, pushed along well over 1f out, ran on well and drew away inside last, unchallenged, won at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gd in May beating Baheer (9-7) by 4 3/4l, 10 ran.
Buyin Buyin (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders in 5th, ridden in last 2f out, briefly checked 1 1/2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Givemethebeatboys (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Chief Mankato 18-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along and switched left 2f out, headway into 3rd 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead final strides, won at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in May beating Inquisitively (9-7) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
