steadied start, held up in rear, improved on inner from over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong
dwelt, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong
held up in rear, wide into straight, ridden and headway soon after, chased leaders entering final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd post
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching 1f out
led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
Ceremonial Jade is the selection with Greek Renaissance and Aeroplane as the alternatives. The selection isn't the easiest of rides and requires pinpoint accuracy in delivering a challenge at the right time. His last run on the turf can be safely overlooked as he is a much more realistic proposition on artifical surfaces and backers should not expect to see him until late on in the piece. Greek Renaissance looked a useful prospect when trained by Marcus Tregoning. He continued his further progression last term but was comfortably held on seasonal reappearance. Aeroplane was heavily eased at Royal Ascot and is perhaps better judged on a Haydock third to Appalachian Trail. Viking Spirit hails from a yard in form and needs to leave behind a moderate turf run. Nota Bene is respected as a course-and-distance winner. Came Back is hiked up in class after obliging in five of his last six outings. Starlit Sands won in Group 3 company in France at the back end of last season and is very much one to note in the market. This is a race that could decorate any Saturday card and Ceremonial Jade is our selection.
Nota Bene 33-1 (9-8) With leader over 3f, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 12l behind Damika (8-11) at Haydock 6f stk (2) sft.
Aeroplane 40-1 (9-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 15th of 17, 25l behind Kingsgate Native (8-11) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Came Back (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Great Leighs 6f hcap (3) pol in May beating Obe Gold (9-3) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Ceremonial Jade (UAE) 15-2 (9-1) Never dangerous, 12th of 14, 14l behind Hitchens (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Greek Renaissance (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Behind and soon outpaced, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, edged right and one pace final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Utmost Respect (9-3) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 (1) sft in Jun.
Viking Spirit 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong, 18th of 27, 9l behind Big Timer (9-2) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Kylayne 11-8fav (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Clifton Dancer (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Starlit Sands (8-8) Disputed lead until led 2f out, driven clear inside final furlong, won at Chantilly 5f Grp 3 (1) in Sept beating Wilki (8-9) by 2l, 9 ran.
Nacho Libre 9-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up, 6th straight, ridden and struggling 3f out, last of 7, 12l behind Iguazu Falls (8-13) at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
