raced centre, tracked leaders, driven and not quicken 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never pace to challenge
raced stands side, held up in touch, switched left towards centre and headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders when hung left over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 50 yards
raced centre, mid-division, driven to chase leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
raced stands side, prominent, short of room briefly 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
raced centre, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never pace to challenge, weakened final furlong
with leader stands side, edged left over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced centre, mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, not pace to get on terms
tracked leaders centre, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
raced centre, held up towards rear, driven over 2f out, soon switched left, ridden and some headway under pressure over 1f out, never reached leaders, weakened final 110 yards
raced centre, tracked winner, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon ridden, rallied to take narrow 3rd well inside final furlong, no impression
led stands side group, grabbed rail 4f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced centre, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, switched left towards far side rail inside final 2f, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, always held
raced centre, made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, edged left and kept on well final 120 yards
BLUE POINT (nap) managed the performance of his career in the King’s Stand last time out and although he now steps up in trip, there is every indication that this race will suit. Redkirk Warrior certainly has the credentials for this but has questions to answer after Royal Ascot, so US Navy Flag, who will be suited by the strong pace at this trip, may be the biggest threat to the likely favourite. Eqtidaar is capable of more, though will need to step up significantly to feature here, and the consistent Sands Of Mali looks a better prospect to make the frame. Limato may appreciate the trip but has looked out of sorts, and Sioux Nation is best watched after running poorly in the Commonwealth Cup.
Blue Point (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ascot 5f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun beating Battaash (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Brando 2-1jfav (9-3) Dwelt, held up, 6th halfway and travelling smoothly, pushed along and headway when slightly impeded over 1f out and switched left, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Merchant Navy (9-6) at Curragh 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in May.
Dreamfield 2-1fav (9-4) Raced centre to far side, made most, joined 2f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 28, nk behind Bacchus (9-6) at Ascot 6f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Intelligence Cross (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, improved to get on terms under 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, headed on line, 2nd of 9, shd behind Fleet Review (9-0) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Limato (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Keen early, raced wide held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Accidental Agent (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Redkirk Warrior 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 12 1/2l behind Merchant Navy (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Sir Dancealot (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Held up, keen early, soon settled, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, readily, won at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun beating So Beloved (9-5) by 1l, 7 ran.
Spirit of Valor (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Overall leader until 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Merchant Navy (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Eqtidaar (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In touch centre, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon hung left, ran on, won at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun beating Sands Of Mali (9-3) by 1/2l, 22 ran.
Fleet Review (USA) Evensfav (9-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, soon effort and stayed on well inside final furlong to lead on line, won at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun beating Intelligence Cross (9-7) by ns, 9 ran.
Sands Of Mali (FR) 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders stands side, headway to lead this group inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 22, 1/2l behind Eqtidaar (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Sioux Nation (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Held up centre, short-lived effort over 1f out, 16th of 22, 7 3/4l behind Eqtidaar (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
U S Navy Flag (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Led, 3 lengths clear 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Without Parole (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Invincible Army (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Close up centre, effort and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 22, 3 1/2l behind Eqtidaar (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
