prominent on outside, pushed along 3f out, ridden and edged left final furlong, one pace
swithced left at start, took keen hold and held up, headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
led after 1f, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, went 2nd after 2f, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, shaken up and drew clear final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, 6th straight, ridden and struggling 3f out
uneasy on gradients, never travelling in rear, pushed along and struggling straight
Nonrunner
Iguazu Falls sets the standard and may well win but looks vulnerable and is worth taking on at a short price. Film Maker could go well but Nacho Libre has less to find and gets the nod. Another to consider is Dream Day as Richard Hannon has an exceptional record in this race and this filly is better than she showed when finishing last in the French Guineas. This is a more realistic assignment and she could figure. Iguazu Falls may be suited by dropping back a furlong but he hasn't really built on the form that he showed at two and could be turned over by a more progressive rival. Film Maker would certainly fit that bill and it's interesting that Brian Meehan eschews the handicap route following his Danetime colt's maiden win at Redcar. This may not be the strongest race for the grade, he has always been held in high regard and could reward his connections' patience. The selection was kept fairly busy at two but his reappearance fourth behind Stimulation in April was as good as anything he achieved last year and suggested that he has more to offer this term. He's effective on a variety of ground, could be ideally suited by this easy seven and doesn't have a great deal to find so NACHO LIBRE is awarded our vote.
Croi Mo Ri (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on outer, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Mary Josephine (8-4) at Naas 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 gd in May.
Fathsta (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well, won at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May beating Generous Thought (9-5) by 2l, 14 ran.
Film Maker (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Steadied at start, held up, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, pushed out final furlong, won at Redcar 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Monaadema (8-12) by 6l, 10 ran.
Iguazu Falls (USA) 2-1jt-fav (8-12) Pulled hard, tracked winner, effort 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Redolent (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst stk (1) sft in May.
Nacho Libre 22-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Stimulation (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Dream Day (9-0) Always behind, 12th of 14, 16l behind Zarkava (9-0) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Nice Wee Girl (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, pushed along halfway, driven and stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, soon hung left, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Temple of Thebes (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Holly Hawk (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, headway 2f out, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Kalidaha (9-5) at Curragh 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 frm in May.
Irish Pearl (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Pressed winner until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 4, 11l behind Fat Boy (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
