in touch, effort 3 out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon headed, no extra
in touch, not clear run from over 1f out, switched right to chase winner inside final furlong, ridden and stayed on
chased leader, joint leader 7f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, reminders 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
held up in rear, improved over 1f out, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, ridden out
Nonrunner
In the opener, Degas Art is selected ahead of Private Business and Novellara. Degas Art ran a blinder to be fourth in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot last time, where Morghim and Youmzain were behind him, confirming his progressive nature. He looks the one to beat today. Jadalee is improving but needs to find more to score, while Private Business has performed creditably in Group company without looking quite a Group level performer just yet. However, he is entitled to respect in this filed, as is Novellara, who ran better than her Ribblesdale finishing position might suggest last time, but the vote stays with Degas Art.
Degas Art (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Took keen hold early, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Papal Bull (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Jadalee (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, driven and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 3l behind Primary (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Morghim (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden and ran wide bend well over 2f out, soon hung right, no impression on leaders, 6th of 9, 10l behind Papal Bull (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Private Business (USA) 11-1 (9-1) Keen hold, raced wide in 6th, pushed along straight, no headway, 7th of 11, 6l behind Soapy Danger (9-1) at Ascot 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Youmzain (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden when lost action on bend inside final 3f, eased over 1f out, last of 9, 20l behind Papal Bull (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Novellara 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Mont Etoile (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
