held up towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, never a factor
held up towards rear, ridden and headway on inside 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, stayed on to 3rd final 110 yards
held up in 5th and off the pace, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f
tracked clear leader until over 4f out, stayed close 3rd, closed over 4f out, challenged on bit 3f out, led going strongly over 2f out, clear when ridden inside final furlong, eased close home
raced in 3rd until went 2nd and closed on leader over 4f out, chased winner from over 2f out, no impression when lost 2nd final 150 yards, weakened towards finish
mid-division and off the pace, pushed along over 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never going pace to reach leaders
held up in last pair, pushed along 4f out, well behind final 2f
soon led, clear 9f out, reduced lead over 4f out, ridden and joined 3f out, headed over 2f out, chased leading pair until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, brief effort on ouside over 2f out
raced in 4th and off the pace, closed up over 3f out, stayed on under pressure final 2f, went 2nd final 150 yards, never going pace to trouble winner
steadied start, held up rear, ridden and struggling over 4f out, always behind
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 4f out, well behind final 2f
Luca Cumani and Mark Johnston have together provided six of the last eight winners and can dominate again with KAZBOW just preferred to Emerging Artist, although Anhar and Martyr can't be discounted. Our selection romped to victory at Doncaster and looks like a typical Cumani-trained improver. With an 11lbs higher mark to overcome he'll have to be, but this tactically-versatile type is one to keep on side and edges the vote ahead of the less exposed Emerging Artist. He fought on gamely to win at Newbury despite the trip being on the short side and this step beyond a mile and a half can open the door to extra improvement, perhaps even enough to defy a 9lb rise. Anhar is tried in a visor and if it works he's a threat to all following a win that has been franked. Godolphin's representative is entered in the St Leger and will need to win this off 100 to justify that ambition. Martyr beat Bow To No One at Ascot and is expected to confirm form with the filly, as that was his first try beyond 1m4f and he seemingly improved plenty for it. Of course this is tougher, but Richard Hannon's charge has only gone up 3lbs for that stylish success. Jedi was exceptionally well ridden to win at Chester but looked one-paced at Hamilton thereafter, disappointing favourite backers in the process. He'll need to bounce back quickly but as a half-brother to Hi Calypso the best should be to come. Woolfall Treasure won over course and distance last time to advertise a liking for conditions and isn't to be omitted from calculations up 6lbs but preference is for Kazbow.
Montaff 100-1 (9-0) Always last, lost touch 5f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Rite Of Passage (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Sentry Duty (FR) 4-1fav (9-2) Mid-division, switched right and headway 2f out, driven and no impression final furlong, 6th of 18, 8l behind Bergo (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
Precision Break (USA) 4-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, always holding on, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep beating Falcon Rock (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Classic Vintage (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Held up in last pair, behind and strugglng 3f out, no chance, 13th of 17, 10l behind Cill Rialaig (8-11) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Martyr 15-2 (9-12) Took keen hold, led 1f, tracked leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden and edged right, battled on well, driven out, won at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Bow To No One (9-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Emerging Artist (FR) 11-4fav (9-5) Tracked leading pair, 2nd 4f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Con Artist (8-6) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Woolfall Treasure 11-2 (9-6) Held up in touch, headway to lead 3f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun beating Hevelius (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Perfect Shot (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 20, 12l behind Junior (9-0) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jun.
Becausewecan (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, led, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner until just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Colloquial (9-5) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Bow To No One (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, not clear run and headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, tried to challenge when not much room between horses soon after, kept on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Martyr (9-12) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Jedi 7-4fav (9-9) Close up, steadied to mid-division 8f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 13, 10l behind Just Lille (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Anhar (USA) 10-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and went left start, in touch in rear and took keen hold, switched right over 2f out, picked up well from over 1f out to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Bowdler's Magic (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Chink Of Light 16-1 (9-1) Pushed along from start and soon 3rd, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Mikhail Glinka (9-1) at Royal Ascot 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Kazbow (IRE) 6-4fav (9-4) Made all, ridden and drew clear from over 1f out, readily, won at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating My Mate Max (9-4) by 10l, 4 ran.
