towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced
dwelt, held up in rear, good headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden, slightly outpaced when hampered 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon edged right, weakened quickly
started slowly, behind, chased leaders over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, always holding on inside final furlong
took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, slightly impeded, checked near finish
took keen hold towards rear, headway over 2f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, always just held
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, short of room, switched left over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, too close to winners heels, snatched up near finish
chased leaders, lost touch well over 2f out, soon beaten
behind, in touch, ridden, short of room over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, no impression final furlong
pulled hard, pressed leader, effort over 2f out, weakening when hampered and checked over 1f out, soon in rear
Maze gets the vote in the Chesham, with Feared In Flight, The Bogberry and Double Attack all to be respected. Bryan Smart has been in terrific form on the run-up to Royal Ascot, with his juveniles in particular flying. The fact that he nominates Maze from the wealth of talent at Hambleton House is a pointer in itself, and on the strength of an eye-catching winning debut at Newcastle, he is selected. The step up to seven-furlongs will be in his favour, and indeed he holds an entry in next year's Vodafone Derby. The field is littered with potential dangers though, not least Feared In Flight who created a big impression when storming home at York. Any rain that falls would not bother him, while Naas winner The Bogberry has plenty of scope, but might already need further. Mind you, his stable landed the Coventry on Tuesday so he cannot be discounted. Nor can the filly Double Attack who bolted up on her Hamilton bow and who will be suited by the step up in trip. Golan Knight is another that would probably prefer an even sterner stamina test in time, and in an open contest we shall rely on Maze.
The Bogberry (USA) 4-7fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, lost place before straight, switched to outer and ridden in moderate 4th over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead near finish, won at Tipperary 7f 2yo stk gf beating Rainbow Crossing (8-8) by a nk, 6 ran.
Azeer (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 3l behind Seeking Star (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Feared In Flight (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Dwelt, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in May beating Nawaaff (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Golan Knight (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Went right start, led over 4f out, quickened over 1f out, ran on well, won at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft beating Ink Spot (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jedediah Hernando colt out of 6f-7f winner Penelewey.
Maze (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Chsed leaders, ridden from 3f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs beating La Chicaluna (8-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Squeezed out start, soon prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not pace of winner, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Sofia's Star (8-13) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Pegasus Again (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus colt out of 7f-1m winner Chit Chatter.
Ramona Chase 9-2 (9-3) Led after 1f, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, caught final stride, 2nd of 12, shd behind Stage Acclaim (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Resplendent Light Fantastic Light colt, half-brother to 6f-1m winner Nantyglo.
Scintillo 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, stayed on again inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Lindoro (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Double Attack (FR) 9-1 (8-9) Made all, ridden 2f out and drew clear final furlong, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf beating Papillio (9-3) by 5l, 6 ran.
