held up in touch, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, lost place halfway, rallied to stay on inside final furlong
held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace
pulled hard, chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, stayed on
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
held up in rear, ridden and headway from over 1f out, led briefly and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, never troubled leaders
keen, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out
chased leaders, not much room and lost place halfway, dropped to rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, driven and ran on to take 2nd close home
held up, ridden 2f out, never near leaders
in touch, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
keen, held up, took closer order over 2f out, effort over 1f out, ridden to lead and hung left inside final furlong, ran on
always in rear
Nonrunner
Always a tough nut to crack, this year's July Cup can go to Jubilee winner Soldier's Tale. The shortlist (which is a misnomer in itself) consists of Amadeus Wolf, Asset, Dandy Man, Dutch Art and Sakhee's Secret. Jeremey Noseda's charge reacted very positively to the application of a visor in the Jubilee when foiling the challenge of the horses from 'Downunder'. Having had injury problems in the past, the lightly-raced six-year-old is making up for lost time and can win again, especially given the bonus that he acts on any ground. Dutch Art has been gambled all week and Peter Chapple-Hyam's colt, third in the 2000 Guineas, must rate a massive danger now dropped to sprinting. This has always been the plan and effective on any ground, he may take some beating. As may the young pretender Sakhee's Secret. He has won his last three in effortless fashion but this is a massive leap up against some battle-hardened performers and the feeling is that he will need to be something special to win here; don't rule it out though. Other three-year-old's to note must include the almost forgotten horse Sander Camillo, Hellvelyn, and Prime Defender. Red Clubs ran well in defeat last time out, so must be respected along with Bentley Biscuit who is back after a poor crack at the King's Stand. Amadeus Wolf must bounce back from a poor run but is a very talented individual. This race is a delight; choosing from so many top-class animals can never be painful so with a big contented smile on our faces we will return to Soldier's Tale to complete an amazing double.
Amadeus Wolf 13-2 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 21, 8l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Asset (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, effort to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 21, 3/4l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Held up rear of far side group, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 26, 2l behind Dark Missile (8-6) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Jun.
Bentley Biscuit (AUS) 9-1 (9-4) Switched right start to far side, always in rear group, eased final furlong, last of 20, 17l behind Miss Andretti (9-1) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Borderlescott 20-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, 8th of 21, 4 1/2l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Dandy Man (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Held up stand side and raced wide of field, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to snatch 2nd, not reach winner, 2nd of 20, 2l behind Miss Andretti (9-1) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Electric Beat (9-4) Effort 1f out, just failed, awarded race, won at Hannover 7f lst stk gd in Jun beating Shinko's Best (9-6) by a hd, 8 ran.
Marchand D'or (FR) (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, ran on well to lead 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, won at Longchamp 7f Grp 3 (1) in Jun beating Bertranicus (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mutawaajid (AUS) (8-12) Led to 1f out, one pace when headed, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Mentality (8-12) at Randwick 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Quito (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Always towars rear, 17th of 21, 14l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Red Clubs (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 21, 1l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Confuchias (9-0) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 (1) sft in Jun.
Drayton (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Started slowly, held up, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 21, 3l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Dutch Art 10-3 (9-0) Held up in 5th, driven to challenge 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Excellent Art (9-0) at Ascot 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Hellvelyn 11-2 (8-12) Held up, effort and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Dutch Art (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 1 (1) sft in Sept.
Prime Defender 11-10fav (9-0) Led for 1f, chased leader, every chance 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Sakhee's Secret (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Sakhee's Secret 7-4 (9-0) Prominent, quickened to lead just inside final furlong, impressive, won at Salisbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun beating Prime Defender (9-0) by 4l, 7 ran.
Sander Camillo (USA) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to dispute 4th briefly over 1f out, soon beaten, eased closing stages, 8th of 13, 16l behind Darjina (9-0) at Longchamp 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Bygone Days 18-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 21, 4 1/2l behind Soldier's Tale (9-4) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Soldier's Tale (USA) 9-1 (9-4) Prominent in centre group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead final strides, won at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun beating Takeover Target (9-4) by a hd, 21 ran.
