mid-division, headway approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on
led early, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, ran on
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
dwelt, headway over 3f out, close up, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, never near leaders
in touch, effort and switched right 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
held up, headway when hampered 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Fine fare for sprint lovers but difficult stuff for others though LOST IN PARIS can give us a good run for our money. Tim Easterby's charge appears to have been handled with a late season campaign in mind and followed up a comfortable Scottish success with a fair third to the in-form Duchess Dora at Chester. However, he's far better off at the weights here and can reverse placings. Medicean Man and Sohraab were one-two here last time and both should be involved again with slight preference for the topweight to confirm placings, as he appears in the form of his life at present and Harry Bentley's claim will help his cause. Swiss Cross and Swiss Franc have both shown their worth this season and it would come as no surprise to see either or both in the shake-up.
Medicean Man 9-2 (9-1) Held up in last trio, headway when hampered and dropped to rear 2f out, switched sharply right to wide outside soon after, ran on to lead towards finish, went left close home, won at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gd beating Sohraab (8-11) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Duchess Dora (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Chased leading trio, going well 2f out, effort on outside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Noodles Blue Boy (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Liberty Lady (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 11th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Masamah (9-0) at York 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd.
Swiss Cross 20-1 (8-12) Led far side group and overall leader, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 18th of 25, 15l behind Deacon Blues (8-13) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) sft in Jun.
Swiss Franc 6-1 (9-5) Close up, effort 1f out, soon every chance, ridden to lead and edged right final strides, won at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs beating Baby Strange (9-3) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Poppy Seed 10-3 (8-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 4l behind Dinkum Diamond (8-6) at Newmarket 5f cond Stakes (3) gf.
Sohraab 15-2 (8-11) With leader, led narrowly halfway, kept narrow lead when pressed inside final furlong, not pace of winner and headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Medicean Man (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Perfect Blossom 8-1 (9-9) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and bumped well over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Murura (8-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Lost In Paris (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Duchess Dora (9-3) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Jun.
Judge 'n Jury 4-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Swiss Franc (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Murura (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, switched right 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, clear and edged left inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Whozthecat (9-8) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Ebraam (USA) 13-2 (9-10) Held up, travelling well and looking for room from 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, strong run under pressure to lead last strides, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fm beating Comptonspirit (9-7) by hd, 7 ran.
Your Gifted (IRE) 14-1 (7-13) Prominent and disputed, close 2nd halfway, led 2f out, soon disputed, ridden and headed last 100 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Captain Carey (9-2) at Curragh 5f hcp.
