Judge 'n Jury had Steps, Hazelrigg, Fitz Flyer and Ancient Cross, the winner of this 12 months ago, behind when successful at York two weeks ago and Roger Varian's colt has finished behind Damika at Nottingham since. He now sports blinkers but is 12lb better off with Judge 'n Jury than on the Knavesmire and has every chance of reversing that form here. NOODLES BLUE BOY was almost two lengths behind Ancient Cross when runner-up here last year but is now 4lb better off and comes into the contest in decent form again. Ollie Pears' charge is taken to go one better this time around as he holds both Hazelrigg, who finds little when push comes to shove, and Salisbury third Solemn on the form book. Head Space won over C&D at the start of the month and scored over 6f at Ayr on his latest start. He's improving and could be a threat to all, despite the penalty.
Judge 'n Jury 10-1 (9-8) With leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran inside final furlong, just held on, all out, won at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft beating Hazelrigg (9-3) by shd, 17 ran.
Ancient Cross 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Dancing Freddy (8-10) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Breathless Kiss (USA) 33-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 14l behind Mirza (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 105 (2) gs.
Foxy Music 25-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 13l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-8) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Steps (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Towards rear, headway and switched left over 1f out when not much room, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Damika (8-6) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Fitz Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, plugged on inside final furlong, never on terms, 10th of 20, 6l behind Stone Of Folca (8-12) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf.
Solemn 5-1 (10-5) Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased winner, held when lost 2nd post, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Naabegha (10-2) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Taurus Twins 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-8) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Damika (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Rasaman (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Head Space (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, easily, jumped winning line, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating Crimson Knot (8-7) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 5-1fav (9-6) Broke well, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Bosun Breese (9-5) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Noodles Blue Boy 7-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Head Space (9-1) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
I'll Be Good 16-1 (8-9) Always in rear, 9th of 11, 8l behind Powerful Wind (8-7) at York 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
