tracked leader, hard driven over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
settled in rear, smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, easily
led, hard pressed over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, every chance well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Valcartier won easily over a mile at Newmarket on his reappearance and this longer trip should suit on breeding. But DAAWY is already proven over the distance having landed the odds at Ripon with the minimum of fuss and the Haggas colt is just preferred. Youmkin will find this easier than his latest task behind Cracksman in the Epsom Derby Trial while Good Omen and Monticello have every chance at the weights but neither arrives in good form.
Daawy (IRE) 4-6fav (9-5) Made all, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, kept on well, won at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (4) gd in Apr beating Kilowatt (9-5) by 5l, 8 ran.
Good Omen (9-0) 8th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Top Score (9-0) at Meydan 7f lst stks (1) gd in Feb.
Monticello (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 11l behind Letmestopyouthere (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Youmkin (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Led after 1f, set steady pace, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Cracksman (9-0) at Epsom 1m 2f (2) gd in Apr.
Something Brewing (FR) (9-5) 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Onthemoonagain (8-9) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 7f stks gd in Sep.
Valcartier (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Made all, clear final 2f, very easily, won at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Apr beating Endless Gold (9-5) by 3 3/4l, 16 ran.
