chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd post, never troubled leading pair
pressed leader, led over 5f out, made rest, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed final 100 yards, stayed on gamely, just held on
mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, ridden to challenge final 100 yards, kept on and every chance, just held
held up behind, headway when not clear run 2f out and over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders
went left start, mid-division, driven and effort on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never on terms
led, headed over 5f out, tracked winner, lost place 2f out, weakened 1f out
awkwardly away, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, never on terms
held up behind, ridden and some headway on outside over 1f out, never near leaders
in touch, driven to chase winner 2f out, soon ridden, lost place 1f out, kept on same pace and no impression inside final furlong, lost 3rd post
Nonrunner
Sea Lord won stylishly on Friday and would be of interest if turned out quickly but we'll side with a fresher horse in CRITICAL MOMENT; Desert Myth and Treadwell, for entirely different reasons, rate best of the rest. Our selection was hampered in the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot and in the circumstances did well to take fifth, beaten less than three lengths behind Afsare. The form of that race has worked out thanks to the subsequent success of Wigmore Hall, albeit in handicap company, and this doesn't appear a particularly strong renewal. That said if Mark Johnston deems Sea Lord well enough to turn out again he'd be hard to beat, especially as his style of racing lends itself to small fields like this one. With his participation in considerable doubt though, Desert Myth is next on our list. Sir Michael Stoute's horse made a wining debut in the spring and looked one to follow but he struggled in the Lingfield Derby Trial and again looked like he had something to learn when touched off by a likeable type at Leicester. He takes a significant drop in trip too, so with the yard out of form the percentage call is to oppose this interesting contender; he may well prove one for the future. Treadwell takes a hike in grade after a fine Buckingham Palace Stakes victory but he deserves a chance at this level and his handicap form stacks up. Conditions are ideal form Jamie Osborne's charge although he'd not want this to get tactical. Field Of Dream has claims if his rating is to be believed and his Red Jazz form reads well but his sole try at this trip resulted in disappointment and he needs to settle better, while Long Lashes showed abundant promise as a juvenile and could go well fresh so can't be discounted. Not the strongest Listed race of the meeting but an interesting one nonetheless; preference is for Critical Moment.
Field Of Dream 14-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on final 2f , never going pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 13, 8l behind Rainfall (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Critical Moment (USA) 11-4fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m con stks (2) gf beating Fair Trade (8-12) by 1l, 9 ran.
Desert Myth (USA) 6-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Myplacelater (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f con stks (3) gd.
Freeforaday (USA) 22-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, staying on when hampered just over 1f out, kept on for hand riding after, eased when held towards finish, 6th of 12, 4l behind Citrus Star (9-4) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Mont Agel (8-11) 6th of 10, 4l behind Royal Bench (8-11) at Deauville(FR) 1m stk.
Quarrel (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened rapidly 3f out, soon eased, last of 13, 30l behind Rainfall (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Rum King (USA) 9-1 (8-7) Led 1f, remained close up, ridden approaching final furlong, driven to lead well inside final furlong, edged left towards finish, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo & 3yo stk (3) gd in Oct beating Marine Boy (9-11) by hd, 8 ran.
San Cassiano (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating First Cat (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Treadwell (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Raced far side, held up in rear, good headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead overall final 100 yards, won at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun beating Himalya (9-10) by 1/2l, 26 ran.
Long Lashes (USA) 5-2fav (8-12) Slightly hampered soon after start, raced keenly in rear, switched left and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Hibaayeb (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Sep.
Sea Lord (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Made all, ridden 2f out, stayed on gamely, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating First Cat (8-7) by nk, 11 ran.
