held up, switched left over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final 2f
in touch, switched left over 3f out, soon ridden to challenge, lost 2nd and no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, led well over 2f out, stayed on well, ridden out
in touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
dwelt badly, behind, progress from over 3f out, ridden to chase winner just inside final furlong, finished well
led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, faded final furlong
Four of these are looking to complete back to back wins, including the selection BEAU FIGHTER, who we prefer to Jo'burg and Potentiale. Chris Wall's four-year olds are in fine fettle and Beau Fighter is an improving sort, winning well on his handicap debut last time out to break his maiden tag at the fourth time of asking. That was at Newbury when there was some cut in the ground, but he showed up well in maidens on firmer going and we don't think the condition will be a concern. Jo'burg is among that quartet looking for successive wins, the others being Megalala and Vinces. Twice he's changed hands for almost a quarter of a million pounds, but he's never lived up to expectation, and his recent victory over this distance was in an amateur riders' event. Frankie Dettori's an eye-catching booking for Potentiale, who's not lived up to his name. He may be too high in the weights now, and recently he finished behind Megalala at Brighton. He'll probably need to be sent off from the front to have a serious chance. Supercast makes the long trip down from Michael Owen's stables, and although they've not had the greatest of seasons they did have a winner at Ayr on Friday, and they must think the trip's worthwhile. Favourites have won this race for the last couple of years, and we think that's a trend likely to continue, with our support going to Beau Fighter.
Rio Guru (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Always behind, weakened over 2f out, last of 5, 20l behind Crystal Capella (9-2) at York 1m 2f flls stks G3 (1) gd in May.
Potentiale (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Raced in 4th, came to stand rail straight and tracked leading pair, ridden and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Megalala (8-4) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Supercast (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) In touch, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out and remained in touch, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Princess Rainbow (8-6) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in May.
Beau Fighter 11-1 (9-0) In touch, led inside final 2f, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, in command well inside final furlong, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May beating Apotheosis (8-11) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Vinces 10-3fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr beating Solo River (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Jo'burg (USA) 7-2 (11-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along and headway 3f out, driven 2f out, led 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf in May beating Comrade Cotton (10-2) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Megalala (IRE) 4-1 (8-4) Led, came to stand rail in straight, narrowly headed approaching 2f out, kept challenging, rallied gamely and found extra to regain lead final 75 yards, hand timed, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May beating Bramalea (8-11) by nk, 5 ran.
Uig 8-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Kidlat (9-1) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
