close up, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace
keen, close up, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
close up, ridden and led 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, some headway over 1f out
broke well, held up, soon struggling from halfway
slowly into stride, always in rear
tracked leader, ridden and led 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders
Cape Diamond gets the call here, with his biggest dangers possibly proving to be Borehan, Kut and Scandal Keeper. A disappointment when sent off as favourite at Windsor last time following a promising debut, Cape Diamond is forgiven that effort and is taken to get back to winning ways and justify his Middle Park Stakes entry. Dangers include the 130,000 guineas purchase Borehan, the 48,000 guineas acquisition Kut, and the Godolphin entry Scandal Keeper. Adoniel, King Of Franks, Riotous Applause and Tell all rate as interesting newcomers, while Lavenham does not lack for experience and has shown some promise. However, the vote stays with Cape Diamond.
Adoniel (IRE) Fasliyev colt out of 7f winner Serene Princess.
Borehan Agnes World colt, half-brother to several winners including the useful Maltese Falcon.
Cape Diamond (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 15, 5l behind Tufton (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
King of Franks (IRE) King Charlemagne colt out of a mare placed in the USA.
Kut (IRE) Royal Applause colt out of a moderate maiden.
Milky Bar Kid (IRE) Night Shift colt out of 7f winner Baileys Cream.
Sarwin (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced, 12th of 13, 24l behind Sciatin (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft.
Scandal Keeper (USA) Danzig colt, half-brother to two very useful winners in Australia.
Tell Green Desert colt out of a once-raced mare.
They All Laughed 33-1 (9-0) Pressed winner to approaching 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 11l behind Jeu de Mot (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Vincent Vegas Foxhound gelding out of 7f winner Lady Begorra.
Knickerless (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Raced near side, behind, never dangerous final 2f, 9th of 15, 8l behind Wake Up Maggie (8-4) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Lavenham (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Pressed winner, ridden well over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Mostaqeleh (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Riotous Applause Royal Applause filly, half-sister to winning miler Woodland River and 1m3f winner On Reflection.