mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, headway soon after, ridden and ran on strongly to lead towards finish
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon switched right, ridden and stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway to chase leader over 1f out, ridden and edged right entering final furlong, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, staying on when hampered entering final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind, hung badly left 3f out, soon eased
led after 1f, ridden 2 lengths clear entering final furlong, headed towards finish
ERFAAN, Liquid Asset and Emerald Commander are just three names to conjure with in a race where the market will be invaluable. Horses with experience have held the upper hand in recent years but it's a five all split over the past ten years so none can be ruled out on that score but a better guide has been the market with five winning favourites and only one winner priced bigger than 6-1. Richard Hannon has provided three winners and he relies on Emerald Commander (out of a half-sister to Commander Collins) which looks significant. Other newcomers to note are High Holborn, Poet's Voice, Tiger Hawk, Osorios Trial and Elusive Pimpernel. Andrew Balding appears to have amassed a strong team this year and Liquid Asset looked well above average when finishing second on debut; so many of the yard's youngsters improve considerably for that initial experience and that form looks to set the standard. Gold Diamond was made favourite on debut and could well improve as may Heading To First who will need to. Erfaan was beaten a long way in a maiden that has worked out well but he looked a picture beforehand and attracted support. The run was better than it appears as he was rushed up to contest the lead after missing the break and was a spent force just after halfway. If he has learnt from that experience and can distribute his energy more evenly throughout the race then Erfaan may well be able to take a hand in the finish.
Elusive Pimpernel (USA) Elusive Quality colt out of Cara Fantasy.
Emerald Commander (IRE) Pivotal colt out of Brigitta.
Erfaan (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, took keen hold and soon chased leaders, pushed along and weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 10l behind Arcano (9-0) at Newbury 6f (4) gf in Jun.
Gold Diamond (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 9l behind Silver Grecian (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Heading To First 25-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and close up final furlong, faded inside, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Toga Tiger (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
High Holborn (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Wedding Morn.
Liquid Asset (FR) 25-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, kept on to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Bikini Babe (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
New Innocence Where Or When colt out of Scottendale.
Osorios Trial Osorio colt out of Skytrial.
Poet's Voice Dubawi colt out of Bright Tiara.
Ransom Note Red Ransom colt out of Zacheta.
Rasselas (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Regal Darcey.
Sancho Panza 33-1 (8-2) Towards rear, driven along halfway, never in contention, 7th of 12, 16l behind Iver Bridge Lad (8-6) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jun.
Tiger Hawk (USA) Tale Of The Cat colt out of Aura Of Glory.
Timely Jazz (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Missionaire (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
