keen , chased leaders, hung left and weakened over 2f out
with leaders, led 5f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied and led post
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed, no extra near finish
prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly away, held up in rear, kept on, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
led 2f, remained prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on
slowly away, mid-division, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
This is virtually impossible to get a handle on with so much unexposed talent on view, but the tentative vote goes to Kalgoorlie over the likes of Old Romney, Safe Investment, Maslak and Italian Stallion to name but a few interesting newcomers. It is safe to say that the market will sift out the wheat from the chaff amongst the debutantes here, but of the five that have actually seen the racecourse so far, Kalgoorlie stands out. Jeremy Noseda'a charge stepped up on what was an educational introduction on soft ground here in May to finish fourth behind Hellvelyn in the Coventry Stakes. Switched left from a high draw at Royal Ascot, he did well to finish hot on the heels of more fancied rivals and ahead of Jo'Burg who franked the form at Windsor on Monday. With experience to call upon, he should be in at the finish. The fact that there are so many unknown quantities stops him being an obvious choice though, and with Mark Johnston's team in fine form, the well-bred Old Romney is just one danger. Related to high-class Maysoon on the dam's side, he should give a good account along with Safe Investment who can boast the likes of Commander-In-Chief and Warning in his pedigree. Ed Dunlop nominated this race as the first test for Maslak a while ago, and as Barry Hills has a fair record in this event, Zaahid has to be given a mention, as does Italian Stallion whose stable has collected this twice in the past five runnings. It is a real head-scratcher, but we shall stick with the proven Coventry form in our quest for the winner and side with Kalgoorlie.
Italian Stallion (IRE) Grand Lodge colt out of 1m3f winner Belle Allemande.
Jafaru Silver Hawk colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 2m including the Group 1 winner Invincible Spirit.
Kalgoorlie (USA) 66-1 (9-1) In rear on outer of main group, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, 4th of 21, 2 1/2l behind Hellvelyn (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Many Volumes (USA) Chester House colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m1f.
Maslak (IRE) In The Wings colt, half-brother to 6f winner Nidhaal.
Master Golfer (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Always behind, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 25l behind Traffic Guard (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Mint State 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, pulled hard early, never on terms, 8th of 11, 6l behind Rallying Cry (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm.
Mulvany (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Went right start and slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 10, 10l behind Thousand Words (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
My Learned Friend (IRE) Marju colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f.
Old Romney Halling colt out of 7f winner Zaeema.
Perfect Courtesy (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Priory Bay (USA) Lear Fan colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m2f.
Safe Investment (USA) Gone West colt out of 7f & 1m winner Fully Invested.
Say Great (IRE) Beckett colt out of 7f & 1m5f winner Say Wonderful.
Zaahid (IRE) Sakhee colt out of 1m2f winner Murjana.
Wickedish 66-1 (9-0) In rear, hampered over 4f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 10l behind Wid (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
