prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
always close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and led over 1f out, edged left inside last, driven out
dwelt, behind, soon outpaced, beaten halfway
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced green towards rear, outpaced halfway, soon beaten
Reve De Soleil has the best form on offer and is selected ahead of Royal Muwasim and Noble Storm. There may also be more to come from Jobekani, who showed up well for a long way on his debut at Haydock 19 days ago. That run will have taught him plenty and, with Tolly Dean taking 3lb off with his claim, there are plenty of reasons to expect a big run. Noble Storm has speed in his pedigree and represents a yard that can ready one at the first time of asking. A market move in his direction would be interesting. Royal Muwasim was another that caught the eye on debut and is expected to be wiser this time around. Quite whether this stiff finish will help him at this stage of his career remains to be seen. But he travels a long way to gain this experience; so his connections must be confident the trip will be worthwhile. However, it is difficult to escape the claims of Reve De Soleil, who showed improvement to finish second in a stronger race at York at the end of last month. His proven ability to see out a sixth furlong is a strong persuading factor and the Eoghan O'Neill-trained colt is the one with the most solid claims in the opener.
Jobekani (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 9l behind Awinnersgame (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Noble Storm (USA) Yankee Gentleman colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Reve de Soleil (FR) 7-4fav (8-10) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Chicago Cop (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in May.
Royal Premium 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind and outpaced halfway, never dangerous, last of 8, 37l behind Effort (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Sweet Virginia (USA) 50-1 (8-7) Towards rear, soon outpaced and never a factor, last of 8, 19l behind Senor Mirasol (9-0) at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gs.
Royal Muwasim 10-3 (9-0) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 10l behind Ares Choix (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in May.
Dark Velvet (IRE) Statue Of Liberty filly out of a moderate racemare.
Digit 25-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, behind, hung badly left over 1f out, soon eased, 7th of 11, 13l behind Common Diva (8-4) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd.