led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung left just inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and carried left just inside final furlong, ran on strongly towards finish
in touch, ridden and edged left over 1f out, one pace when hampered just inside final furlong
in touch, ridden when hampered over 1f out, soon behind
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, carried left inside final furlong, not quicken
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, beaten when hampered, just inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
The unexposed Charlie Cool gets the nod over Count Trevisio and the bang-in-form Wind Star. The last named has been in flying form lately, having won his last two starts in good style. He has more to do in this company and, although respected, he has a stiff test under his 6lb penalty. Count Trevisio has also got his act together well and proved that he has trained on with a couple of decent effort so far this term. However, top weight leaves him vulnerable today and it will take a god effort from the Godolphin horse to repel the rest. Therefore, he is one to be cautious about at the likely odds. Leningrad had been mooted for the Derby at one stage and his sights have been considerably lower after a couple of heavy defeats in good company. He does possess ability though and is also worth noting in the betting. However, the value lays with Charlie Cool, who is fancied to relish the fast ground and can give us a solid run at a fair price.
Count Trevisio (IRE) 2-1 (9-7) Led for 1f, prominent, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Imperial Star (9-5) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Charlie Cool 33-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway from 3f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Dark Islander (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Leningrad (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Keen, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, soon no impression, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Bosset (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Master Pegasus 33-1 (8-7) Raced near side, held up towards rear, switched right over 1f out, kept on nearest finish, 9th of 30, 4 1/2l behind Sir Gerard (8-12) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Playtotheaudience 100-1 (8-9) Towards rear near side, ridden over 3f out, never a factor, 13th of 16, 20l behind Dunelight (9-2) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Bonnie Prince Blue 100-1 (8-7) Led far side duo to 3f out, weakened quickly, last of 30, 44l behind Sir Gerard (8-12) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Wind Star 4-5fav (9-13) Held up in touch, smooth headway to challenge over 2f out, shaken to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Paparaazi (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
European Dream (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Sonny Parkin (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Electric Warrior (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Ans Bach (9-7) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Zato (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up near side, ridden over 2f out and no impression, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 16l behind Dunelight (9-2) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
