led, ridden 2f out, headed and not pace of winner just inside final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd final 100 yards
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders on outer, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, switched right over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well
held up in touch on inside rail, short of room from over 2f out, went for gap on rails when badly hampered inside final 2f, soon switched right, ran on final furlong to take 2nd final 100 yards
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
always behind, ridden and struggling halfway
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakening when bumped final furlong
raced keenly, with leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakening when bumped entering final furlong
chased leaders on inside, edged right off rail 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, stayed on one pace final furlong
in touch on outside, ridden halfway, soon hung right under pressure, one pace and no further impression
slowly away, ran green and outpaced in rear, never a factor
Hoh Mike is a class act and can complete the hat-trick at the expense of Holdin Foldin, Strategic Prince and City of Tribes to name but a few. Hoh Mike has been impressive in landing back-to-back races at Windsor and has had the Norfolk as his target for some time, as trainer Michael Bell believes that the son of Intikhab is one of, if not the best two-year-old he has had. The stable sent out Revenue to land the Windsor Castle four years ago, so Bell knows what it takes to ready one for this type of race. Holdin Foldin was mightily impressive on his Musselburgh debut, making all, and deserves his place in the line-up, while Strategic Prince looked the part on his Salisbury bow and is very highly thought of by Paul Cole who has saddled the likes of Sri Pekan to score at Royal Ascot in the past. City Of Tribes has been well talked up and missed the Windsor Castle to run here. The horse he beat at Tipperary, Rabatash, was himself beaten here on Tuesday but ran fairly well in defeat. Sonny Red has Listed form and is unbeaten in two starts, while Dutch Art was impressive at Windsor, and hails from a stable that has sent out four juveniles to score at Royal Ascot in the past. It will take a good one to lower the colours of Hoh Mike though, and he should prove up to the task.
Cav Okay (IRE) 13-8 (9-0) Quickly away, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 4, 9l behind Excellent Art (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) hvy in May.
City Of Tribes (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden and kept on well from 1f out, won at Tipperary 5f 2yo mdn frm beating Rabatash (9-3) by 1l, 13 ran.
Dutch Art 11-4 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, shaken up entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf beating Simply Perfect (8-7) by 2l, 9 ran.
Hoh Mike (IRE) 1-4fav (9-0) Dwelt, soon recovered went 2nd on bit 2f out, lea approaching final furlong, not extended, won at Windsor 5f 2yo stk (2) gs in May beating Lord Charles (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Holdin Foldin (IRE) 7-4fav (8-11) Made all, shaken up 1f out, quickened clear, easily, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating The Mighty Ogmore (8-7) by 6l, 5 ran.
Loves Bidding 5-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders, 4th of 9, 6l behind Northern Fling (9-3) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Mood Music 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, led approaching final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Everymanforhimself (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo stk (2) gd in May.
Scented Present 13-2 (9-3) Went right start, soon with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly 2f out, 17th of 18, 16l behind Elhamri (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Sonny Red (IRE) 11-10fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, kept on well, pushed out, won at Goodwood 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in May beating Chief Editor (9-0) by 3l, 6 ran.
Strategic Prince 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, led 2f out, ran on well and drifted left inside final furlong, readily, won at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May beating Longquan (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Take To The Skies (IRE) Lujain colt, half-brother to the winning miler Pippo Di Lucilla.
