took keen hold, tracked leaders, steadied to mid-division 9f out, 5th straight, ridden and disputing well held 4th 2f out, weakened over 1f out
bumped start, soon led, set steady pace until quickened and clear 5f out, still 6 lengths ahead over 2f out, reduced lead and headed over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, stayed on for 2nd
pulled hard early, tracked leader until steadied disputing 3rd 9f out, 4th and pushed along straight, weakened over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong
close up tracked leader 9f out, 2nd straight, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, last straight, short lived effort on inside over 2f out, soon one pace and no chance
stumbled leaving stalls, held up in rear, 10th straight, effort on outside and kept on final 2f, never reached challenging position
held up in rear, 9th on inside straight, ridden and no chance when hampered inside final 3f
held up towards rear, headway on outside to mid-division 9f out, 6th straight, stayed on to well held 3rd over 2f out, weakened to 4th 1f out
chased leaders in 4th, 3rd straight, chased clear leader over 3f out until 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, 8th and pushed along straight, ridden and headway over 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
bumped start, raced in 5th on outside, 7th and weakening straight, soon behind, eased
held up in mid-division, 5th straight, switched left to inside over 3f out, tracked clear leader 3f out, closed and edged left over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, stayed on strongly
Several jockeys will be hoping that they've chosen correctly but we will take a chance on MIDAS TOUCH providing Colm O'Donoghue with his first Epsom winner ahead of stablemate Jan Vermeer and the rather exciting pair of Workforce and Rewilding. Although the second string of the Ballydoyle runners, this Galileo colt really made an impression when winning the Derrinstown Stud Trial last month. Despite the small field it was a truly run race and although he may lack the explosive turn of foot of Jan Vermeer, he looks sure to be staying on well at the line. Favourite Jan Vermeer has twice been in front of the selection and he was very impressive when sauntering home in the Gallinule Stakes under his Group One penalty. That may have not been a stellar field but this Criterium International winner is a class act and the longer trip today may bring out even more improvement. Rewilding is one of several horses who have been supplemented for this; Mahmood Al Zarooni's colt impressed when tackling the undulations of Goodwood in the Cocked Hat Stakes and this son of Tiger Hill was adored by Andre Fabre when trained in France last year. Workforce blitzed a solid field at Goodwood as a juvenile and then ran a great trial in the Dante considering the bit slipped through his mouth - he still finished second. His trainer is a Derby master and the son of King's Best wouldn't be in this field if he wasn't fancied to run a huge race. Without being harsh Ted Spread has his class to prove, Hot Prospect looks limited in terms of this line-up, whilst Coordinated Cut had the race run to suit in the Dante but was well held and he needs to find something extra for this longer trip. Of more interest then is Bullet Train who quickened nicely when winning the Lingfield Trial last month. He didn't beat much in behind but again his trainer is a master at finding horses who suit this course. Azmeel was given a good ride to win at Chester but that form is below the standard needed, although there may still be improvement to come from John Gosden's runner. Finally Al Zir is not ignored now stepping up in trip with the rather surprising booking of Kieren Fallon.
Al Zir (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Awkward start, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 19, 7l behind Makfi (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
At First Sight (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Soon led, set strong pace, 3 lengths clear approaching straight, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Midas Touch (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 gf in May.
Azmeel 7-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon challenging, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in May beating Dancing David (8-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Bullet Train 11-4 (8-12) Made virtually all, driven clear over 2f out, ran on strongly, unchallenged, impressive, won at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in May beating Dubawi Phantom (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Buzzword 33-1 (9-2) 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Lope De Vega (9-2) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Grp 1 gd in May.
Coordinated Cut (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, kept on same pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Cape Blanco (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Hot Prospect 8-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Bullet Train (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Jan Vermeer (IRE) 6-4fav (9-8) Chased leaders in 3rd, travelling best straight, led over 1f out, soon quickened to assert, very easily, won at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 gf in May beating Bobbyscot (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Midas Touch 2-1fav (9-1) Held up in rear, moderate 4th halfway, took closer order 3f out, 3rd straight, ridden to lead over 100 yards from finish, ran on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 gf in May beating Address Unknown (9-1) by 2l, 4 ran.
Rewilding Evensfav (9-0) Held up in 5th, travelling strongly when eased out over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo Listed stks (1) gd in May beating Prizefighting (9-0) by 4l, 9 ran.
Ted Spread 8-1 (8-12) Keen early, tracked leaders on inside, switched right to challenge 4f out, ridden to lead when edged left well over 1f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead again towards finish, held on, won at Chester 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in May beating Icon Dream (8-12) by hd, 7 ran.
Workforce 2-1 (9-0) Held up, hung left and bit came through his mouth 4f out, soon raced awkwardly, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish (better for the experience), 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Cape Blanco (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
