tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, ridden and one pace inside final 2f, gradually weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leader, driven to challenge 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd final 50 yards
held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, led final 50 yards
behind, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never reached leaders
led, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 50 yards
tracked leaders, ridden and one pace inside final 2f, lost place 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, lost place 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, never on terms
One winning favourite in the four previous renewals but the other three all won at double-figure odds. PICK YOUR CHOICE (NAP) hails from last year's winning yard and looks set to make a bold bid. His odds-on victory at Chelmsford was boosted when runner-up Rifle Range subsequently scored at this venue and further improvement is expected. Azraff had an easier chance at Doncaster last time but came up short and the progressive Sandown winner Grand Inquisitor makes more appeal. Rocket Punch is another on the upgrade and Field Game has plenty of pace but steps up in trip for this after a second over 7f. Mutasayyid has a shout on his recent third at Newmarket but Ashridge Lad has a 9lb hike to contend with and Laidback Romeo is up in class.
Azraff (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Oracolo (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Grand Inquisitor 5-2 (9-3) In rear, ridden and headway on outside from 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun beating My Dream Boat (9-3) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Ashridge Lad 2-1fav (9-5) Made all, ridden entering final furlong, eased near finish, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun beating Druids Ridge (9-5) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Portage (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Raced stand side in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 28, 9l behind War Envoy (9-6) at Royal Ascot 1m her hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Field Game 5-1 (9-6) Led, headed over 5f out, close up, headway and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Assault On Rome (8-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Mutasayyid 10-1 (8-13) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Western Reserve (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Pick Your Choice 4-7fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Chelmsford City 1m 3yo mdn stks (4) pol in Jun beating Rifle Range (9-5) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Rocket Punch (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to lead close home, won at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol beating Vale Of Iron (8-8) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Laidback Romeo (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Keen close up, effort over 1f out, edged right and led inside final furlong, driven and ran on, won at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating Divine Law (9-6) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Goring (GER) 15-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Oracolo (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Cadeau Magnifique 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression on leaders towards finish, 5th of 17, 2l behind Barreesh (8-12) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
