held up behind, edged left over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
raced alone in centre, in touch to halfway, drifted left from 2f out, but no chance
in rear, hampered on rail over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra, weakened quickly final furlong
steadied start, switched right, in rear, some headway from 2f out, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, all out finish, held on
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened
mid-division on outer, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2f out
disputed lead, led overall over 2f out, no extra when headed 1f out, one pace final furlong
steadied start, switched right, held up rear, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish
soon tracked leaders, not much room when hampered over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakening when hampered over 1f out, no chance afterwards
disputed lead to over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, edged right over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, but no impression
held up rear, plenty to do 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, closing near finish
Nonrunner
Amadeus Wolf can stop Takeover Target from doubling up this week, with Etlaala, Ifraaj, Quito and Noelani others in with a shout. Anybody that witnessed Takeover Target's gutsy effort in landing Tuesday's King Stand Stakes will know that he will not be easily denied in his bid to emulate compatriot Choisir in adding the Golden Jubilee to his haul. However, it will be some achievement by Joe Janiak's bargain buy, facing as he does, some very tough opponents and a longer trip. While not wanting to put anyone off the Australian superstar, we feel that there could be some value in opposing him with Amadeus Wolf who could be set to make a name for himself over sprint distances this year, having failed to stay in the 2,000 Guineas. By all accounts he has been giving all the right signals at home, and the decision by Kevin Ryan to drop him back in trip will hopefully be vindicated here. There are plenty of other decent animals in the line-up, not least of which is Etlaala who showed earlier this week that he is much better when allowed to dominate on fast ground. However, like Takeover Target, he too has to overcome recent exertions and that will be tough at this level. Iffraaj was very useful on top of the ground for Michael Jarvis and has apparently thrived in Dubai, so Godolphin are looking for a big run from him, while Quito does not know how to run a bad race, but this is harder than his usual Listed targets. Noelani was just touched off in a Group 3 at Leopardstown last month and has her first outing outside Ireland, so it is a big ask, and of the remainder, Gift Horse is worth a mention at least, as he needed the run in the Duke Of York Stakes and with Fallon up, is another that can make his presence felt. However, there could be a new sprint star in the making in the shape of Amadeus Wolf who gets the vote in the day's feature race.
Ashdown Express (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) In touch near side to over 2f out, weakened over 1f, 12th of 28, 2l behind Takeover Target (9-7) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Beckermet (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Soon chased leaders on outer, hard ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 9l behind One Putra (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Eisteddfod 8-1 (9-4) In touch, hard ridden halfway, driven along and stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 3l behind Reverence (9-4) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) sft in May.
Etlaala 4-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up in mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, ridden to lead and drifted left inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Salisbury 6f lst stk (1) gf beating Philharmonic (9-3) by 2l, 7 ran.
Fayr Jag (IRE) 7-2co-fav (9-0) In touch when hampered on rail, lost place just inside final 4f, stayed on final 2f, no real chance, 5th of 10, 6l behind One Putra (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Gift Horse 12-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 16, 5l behind Steenberg (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in May.
Iffraaj (9-2) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, hampered when well held final furlong, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Court Masterpiece (9-2) at Longchamp 7f Grp 1 (1) sft in Oct.
Les Arcs (USA) 33-1 (9-2) Held up behind near side, headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 11th of 28, 1 1/2l behind Takeover Target (9-7) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Pivotal Point 25-1 (9-2) Held up near side, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 28, 1/2l behind Takeover Target (9-7) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Quito (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Steadied start, held up, driven and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, edged left and kept on close home, won at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gf beating New Seeker (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Royal Storm (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Raced alone stand side, on terms until weakened over 1f out, 19th of 26, 6l behind Mutamared (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
Takeover Target (AUS) 7-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up near side, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, all out, just held on, won at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf beating Benbaun (9-2) by a shd, 28 ran.
The Tatling (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Towards rear far side, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 10th of 28, 1 1/2l behind Takeover Target (9-7) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Glamour Puss (NZ) 16-1 (9-4) Held up near side, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 28, 1l behind Takeover Target (9-7) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Noelani (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Led, strongly pressed early straight, narrowly headed under 1f out, regained lead 100 yards from finish, headed close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Yomalo (9-6) at Leopardstown 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gf.
Ajigolo 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along before halfway, never in contention, last of 12, 17l behind Moss Vale (9-2) at Chantilly 5f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Amadeus Wolf 9-1 (9-0) Pulled hard close up, ridden every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 7l behind George Washington (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, disputing 3rd halfway, every chance over 1f out, stayed on until no extra close home, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Moss Vale (9-2) at Chantilly 5f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Steenberg (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in May beating Quito (9-2) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
