tracked leaders, challenged from over 3f out, held when not much room inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no progress
in touch, looking for room from 3f out until switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly inside final furlong, not reached winner
in rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon switched right, very green and soon detached, always behind
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, shaken up over 2f out, headway on outside 1f out, ran on well, nearest finish
slowly into stride, held up, shaken up 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and drifted right over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, in rear, behind when not much room 1f out
soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of leading pair near finish
in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression 1f out, faded
mid-division, driven along 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened over 1f out
An interesting maiden with a watching brief advised, but if you must have a bet then the suggestion is Missioner. Mark Johnston's colt was a decent third at Ascot last week, representing form that was probably as good as anything on offer here. With drying ground also in his favour and improvement anticipated then we will take a chance on him. Cool Judgement put up a similar effort when also third, this time at Newmarket on soft ground. Clearly there looks to be more to come there too and as another who would prefer a sound surface he too can go up a notch. Pha Mai Blue didn't do badly over this trip at Salisbury but needs to improve a few pounds this time and newcomer Craigstown may be a better proposition with the Godlolphin runners going well. Upton Grey was hammered by Rio De La Plata last time but that is no shame given the latter's Group 2 success here earlier in the week and with the experience under his belt he can be another John Gosden-trained juvenile to go close. Belgrave Square is respected after a decent debut and the usual advice to watch the market applies to the other newcomers. Intriguing then, and Missioner is a tentative selection.
Alan Devonshire 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, close up over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Safari Sunup (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Aye Aye Digby (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Behind and ridden along, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 9l behind Lady Aquitaine (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Belgrave Square (USA) 9-4fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced halfway, 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 8l behind Dedo (9-3) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn sft in Jul.
Bouguereau Alhaarth colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m3f including useful Icicle.
Bravo Bolivar (IRE) Red Ransom colt, half-brother to 7f winner Woodland Dream and useful 7f-1m3f winner Big Bad Bob.
Cool Judgement (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Ghetto (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jun.
Craigstown Cape Cross colt, brother to winning miler Castleton, half-brother to several winners from 1m1f-2m.
Dalhaan (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus colt, half-brother to 6f winner Jaish and 1m3f winner Jawaaneb.
I Certainly May 28-1 (8-13) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 23l behind Hobby (8-4) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Latin Lad Hernando colt, half-brother to 1m5f winner Shake On It.
Maxwil Storming Home colt, half-brother to 6f-1m winner Dark Moon.
Missioner (USA) 14-1 (9-3) With leaders, every chance approaching final furlong, driven and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind City Leader (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Jul.
Oli James (USA) Officer colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m1f.
Palmerin Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m2f.
Pha Mai Blue 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, hung left approaching 3f out, no extra, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Flawed Genius (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Summon Up Theblood Red Ransom colt out of 1m2f winner Diddymu.
Talayeb 40-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven and hung right over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 19, 12l behind Rio de La Plata (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul.
Upton Grey (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly away, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 19, 12l behind Rio de La Plata (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul.
Rivington Pike (IRE) Catcher In The Rye gelding, half-brother to winners from 6f-1m.
St Jean Cap Ferrat 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt and went left start, soon behind, never dangerous, 14th of 16, 7l behind Legislation (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jul.
