chased winner to over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, some late progress from over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders to halfway, weakened quickly over 2f out
pressed winner, ridden to lead just over 1f out, driven, no extra and headed final 50 yards
chased leaders to 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
raced on wide outside, chased winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
led and pressed most of the way, headed just over 1f out, rallied to lead again final 50 yards, all out
tracked winner to 2f out, gradually lost place, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened quickly well over 1f out
held up, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 75 yards
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
steadied start, held up in touch, headway from well over 1f out, not reached leaders, one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, held up, headway and chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened quickly under pressure over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden 3f out, no headway 2f out, soon outpaced
We were tempted to side against KING'S WONDER but will stick with Willie Muir's runner ahead of the likes of Dazed and Amazed and North South Divide. The selection's impressive win came at Kempton and he has never finished out of the money on five starts on artificial surface whereas he has only brought home a slice of the bacon once on turf when filling third behind the smart Ibn Khaldun on his second start. His proximity that day clearly flattered him but it does prove that he can act on the surface and it may just be that he's taken until now to get his act together. There are a number of others with possibilities as one would expect but we will nominate Dazed and Amazed and North South Divide as two to have on side. A leap of faith is required to side with the Hannon runner given his three latest runs but he's undoubtedly well handicapped on his best form and ran one of his better recent races here in May. North South Divide has been a consistent performer and finished runner-up in a similar contest over course and distance in May from just a 2lb lower mark. He's entitled to come on for his reappearance and makes some each-way appeal but King's Wonder gets the vote.
Even Bolder 4-1fav (9-2) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 4l behind The Jobber (9-5) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (4) gd.
Fleuret 9-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 11, 21l behind Aphrodisia (9-3) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, not pace of winner, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Makshoof (8-8) at Haydock 6f hcap (4) hvy.
King's Wonder 8-1 (9-4) Made all, came well clear final 2f, eased near finish, unchallenged, won at Kempton 7f hcap (5) pol beating Onenightinlisbon (9-0) by 6l, 13 ran.
Stand In Flames 17-2 (9-0) Raced freely, led, brought to stand rail straight, headed over 1f out, weakened, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Myanmar (8-9) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Lunces Lad (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 12th of 16, 7l behind Finsbury (8-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Peter Island (FR) 12-1 (8-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened quickly, 8th of 11, 7l behind Diriculous (8-13) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.
North South Divide (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4l behind Nobilissima (9-1) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Held up, not clear run on stand rail over 1f out, switched left and squeezed through inside final furlong, strong run to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug beating Alfresco (9-4) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Memphis Man 6-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Makshoof (8-8) at Haydock 6f hcap (4) hvy.
Don Pele (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 18, 8l behind Namir (9-6) at Newmarket 5f hcap (5) gf.
Dazed And Amazed 7-1 (9-8) Held up, headway and effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, heavily eased final furlong, last of 7, 19l behind Gentle Guru (10-3) at Newbury 6f app hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Led centre group and overall leader after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Fantasy Explorer (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcap (4) gf.
Tudor Prince (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Witchry (8-7) at Bath 6f hcap (5) sft.
Avening 25-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 15th of 18, 8l behind Don Pele (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Requisite 12-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 9, 4l behind Vhujon (9-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) std.
Dickie Le Davoir 40-1 (8-11) Behind stands' side group, stayed on well final furlong, 12th of 27, 9l behind Against The Grain (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy.
Tilly's Dream 40-1 (9-0) Held up tyowards rear, not clear run just over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no further progress, 7th of 11, 7l behind Angus Newz (9-0) at Chester 6f lst fll stk (1) gs.
Punching 11-2 (9-2) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind Billion Dollar Kid (9-7) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
