dwelt, pulled very hard, led after 1f and soon clear, headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly
pulled hard, held up, smooth headway to lead 2f out, soon headed, chased winner until outpaced final 100 yards
in touch, headway to lead narrowly inside final 2f, driven final furlong, not quicken and headed final 100 yards
keen hold, held up, came wide into straight well over 2f out, effort to press leaders 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and no extra inside final furlong
soon chased clear leader, led over 2f out, headed 2f out and weakened over 1f out
settled in 3rd, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, off strong pace, headway to challenge and eased out entering final furlong, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, comfortably
A Royal Ascot winner over seven furlongs last season, Demonstrate just comes out the best of these on official ratings and is given as the selection. The possible downside is his stable's lack of form but, if near his best, ought to go well. Askham has had his injury problems but should be fit following his Ascot comeback over 10 furlongs. With Reason has a lot of ability but looks quirky. Gryffindor made a very pleasing comeback from a long absence in Newbury's Spring Cup and should run to near his mark. Serieux will also be fit following a Warwick run but he needs to improve a little on his overall form. At his best, Cape Town would have a good chance, but will he be able to turn back the clock after some average efforts? Tikkun has a bit to find at the weights.