led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on, headed near finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
blind left on when stalls opened, went badly right, not recovered, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish
in rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
Hoh Mike is progressing nicely and can stake his claim to be considered amongst the big guns in the sprinting division; Sierra Vista is in the form of her life and, along with Fonthill Road and Irish raider Confusias, is expected to throw down a strong challenge. Sierra Vista has won her last three starts in good style and has to be rated as a serious contender. However, she faces a very stiff test under her Group 2 penalty and looks a shade vulnerable on this occasion. Fonthill Road can be hard to predict but, as he proved when winning the Ayr Gold Cup last year, he is a force to be reckoned with when he gets it right. Still, this season's efforts leave him with a little to find and he may be best played each-way for the time being. The unexposed Confusias is an interesting one and should not be underestimated. The son of Cape Cross was far from disgraced when finishing seventh in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and, with the drop in trip likely to suit; it would not be a bolt from the blue for him to go close. Francis Ennis has not been a very profitable trainer to follow with his raids on British prize-money, though. Misu Bond is also worth a mention, as his Listed race success from last year looks solid in the light of Jeremy's bold showing at the Royal Ascot meeting. The Bryan Smart-trained colt should cope with the ground but, as he lacks a recent outing, others may have an edge on him this time. With Hoh Mike making the most appeal on these terms. Michael Bell deliberately swerved Ascot in a bid to cherry pick a route to the Prix de L'Abbaye for this talented youngster. This is by no means an easy task, but the son of Intikab will need to take this in his stride if he going to be a serious player at Longchamp in October. The way he blitzed the field in the Scurry Stakes suggests he is ready for the test and the mount of Jamie Spencer is fancied to shake up his elders with a big run today.
Sierra Vista 5-1 (9-1) Made all, soon led, shaken up over 1f out, ran on gamely final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gs in May beating Moss Vale (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden and no chance from 2f out, 18th of 21, 17l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, no headway final 2f, 14th of 16, 10l behind Song of Passion (9-0) at Epsom 6f hcap (2) gd.
Excusez Moi (USA) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Sierra Vista (9-1) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gs in May.
Fayr Jag (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Led near side until weakened over 2f out, 20th of 21, 18l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 12th of 17, 5l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Misu Bond (IRE) 8-11fav (8-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, took closer order halfway, ridden approaching straight, no impression from under 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 4, 6l behind An Tadh (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 gf in Jun '06.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Always in rear, no chance final 2f, 19th of 21, 17l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Confuchias (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, 6th and ridden 2 1/2f out, no extra from under 2f out, 7th of 12, 9l behind Cockney Rebel (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 gf in May.
Hoh Mike (IRE) 7-4 (9-2) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, soon led, soon drew clear, won at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gs beating City of Tribes (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
