held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, ran on but always held
led, ridden inside final 2f, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders early, soon settled in touch, switched right just inside final 2f, ridden to lead 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, driven out
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakening when pushed wide entering straight
went slightly right and slowly into stride, soon switched left, held up in rear, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, never trouble leaders
held up in rear, pushed along well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong but never dangerous
chased leader until ridden and edged right just over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but not pace of front pair
tracked leaders, disputing 2nd over 1f out, soon slightly impeded, no extra inside final furlong
Balthazaar's Gift made an encouraging return for the in-form Clive Cox on his first start of the season in the UK when a close third behind Imbongi in a Group 3 race at Newmarket and he has solid claims but is possibly better over six furlongs and preference is for REGAL PARADE, who gets the vote over Nashmiah. Clive Brittain's filly has already won listed races at Lingfield and York this season and has to be strongly considered back in this grade having been outclassed in the Coronation Stakes last time. Jeremy Noseda's Express Wish is held by Balthazaar's Gift on running at Newmarket last time and of more interest may be Ocean's Minstrel, who was good value for his win at Epsom in this grade two starts ago. Red Dune was well held in the Princess Elizabeth on her reappearance but Michael Jarvis has his team in better form now. The vote though goes to Regal Parade, who was highly tried in the Golden Jubilee last time but ran well in defeat and he looks worth siding with dropped into a listed race today by David Nicholls.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, lost 2nd toward finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Imbongi (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Raced stands side, overall leader, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, edged left and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Musaalem (9-8) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Ilie Nastase (FR) 13-2 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Emirates Sports (9-4) at Kempton 1m Handicap (0-85) (3yo+) (4) pol.
Regal Parade 66-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 6l behind Art Connoisseur (8-11) at Royal Ascot 6f (1) gf in Jun.
Carcinetto (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Switched right to far side after 1f and always behind, 23rd of 26, 19l behind High Standing (8-12) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Ocean's Minstrel 10-1 (9-1) Close up to well over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 15th of 16, 25l behind Ouqba (9-1) at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Red Dune (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon hung left, weakened and eased final furlong, held on, bled from the nose, last of 8, well behind Eva's Request (9-6) at Epsom Downs 1m fll stks G3 (1) gd in Jun.
Hartley 33-1 (9-4) Closed up, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, regained narrow lead inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Brief Encounter (8-9) at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Nashmiah (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden along over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 10, 24l behind Ghanaati (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Express Wish 12-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance entrance final 2f, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 9l behind Imbongi (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Smackeroo (USA) Smarty Jones filly out of Getaway Girl.
