tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
dwelt close up, ridden halfway, kept on same pace
in touch in rear, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders
dwelt towards rear, ridden and headway on outer approaching final furlong, led well inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
Camino has gone quite well on two of the last three outings but needs to improve again but Archie Stevens drops to a rating in the 50s for the first time in his career. He has a chance off this new mark but it remains hard to be enthusiastic about his chances. Ask The Guru has failed to make the frame in 2017 and has been dropped in the ratings accordingly but would have a chance on the best of his form. DEER SONG remains the safest option, however, despite a career record of 0-30. Crucially he's shaped much better the last twice and arrives in decent form after a narrow defeat in a fair Goodwood sprint last month.
Deer Song 25-1 (8-10) Led ridden and hung right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, headed last strides, 2nd of 9, hd behind Danecase (9-12) at Goodwood 6f hcp (5) gd in May.
Archie Stevens 25-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Absolutely Awesome (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in May.
Ask The Guru 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded towards finish, last of 8, 2 1/4l behind Red Invader (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Ginger Truffle 100-1 (9-0) Led, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Winning Ways (9-5) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Camino 7-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, chased leaders on inside, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, joined for 3rd on line, 3rd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Frangarry (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in May.
Rat Catcher (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, well beaten over 2f out, 8th of 9, 10 1/2l behind Dream Ally (10-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.