led and set steady pace, headed 4f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden 6f out, weakened 4f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon lost touch
prominent, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place 7f out, ridden and kept on one pace from 3f out
mid-division, headway 7f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway halfway, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden 4f out, one pace
towards rear, headway 4f out, switched right and challenged over 2f out, kept on
held up towards rear, ridden and effort 4f out, no chance after
prominent, ridden and lost place 6f out, behind
chased leader, led 4f out, shaken up over 2f out, quickened clear final furlong, comfortably
held up, headway halfway, chased leaders 4f out, weakened over 2f out
The market will tell us all that we need to know and Cilrhiwviv is our pick ahead of Broadcasting and Silver Story. Cilrhiwviv shaped well for a long way at Wetherby before inexperience just began to take its toll. A front-runner, there is every chance that he will get his own way in a contest traditionally staged at a slow pace. Broadcasting is nicely bred. A cheap purchase, he is related to plenty of Irish scorers. Silver Story comes from a yard that have already sent out winners this summer. The booking of Richard Johnson is an obvious plus. Avec Moi Ce Soir has had two experiences thus far albeit on a soft surface. Watching Football is likely to be fairly precocious if his breeding is any guide. His half-brother is none other than six furlong scorer, Hits Only Money. Rateable Value is a son of fast improving sire, Classic Cliche. His debut suggested that he will be seen to better effect with time. Cilrhiwviv is notable as a commentator's nightmare but he could be that of the bookies' come the finale.
