prominent, led 8f out, headed 6f out, soon not much room, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed 8f out, prominent, challenged 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, carried head high and weakened inside final 2f
tracked leaders, led 6f out, soon edged left to inside, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway 3f out, ridden, edged right and headed over 1f out, stayed on
prominent 1f, held up, switched right 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, 1/2 length down when stuck on nose by rival jockeys whip towards finish, held after
held up, headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
Ivan Vasilevich has been on the go for a long time but keeps on defying the handicapper, beating Grumeti by a head at Ascot last month. He's only 3lb higher here. Sergeant Ablett was more like his old self last time and closely matched with Art History on their run together at Newmarket in the spring. Midsummer Sun and Traffic Sister both have their sights lowered, but Mohedian Lady may still need this run and Polperro has more to do than when winning his maiden at Windsor. Arabian Heights can't be ignored, however, as he was only beaten half-a-length at Wolverhampton last time and should appreciate the longer trip but it's CREME ANGLAISE that gets the nod. Hayley Turner will probably have Michael Bell's filly closer to the pace today having given her plenty to do at York last time and she remains open to further improvement.
Sergeant Ablett (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Capaill Liath (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Ivan Vasilevich (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Made all, ridden over 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, edged left and ran on gamely, won at Ascot 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul beating Grumeti (9-2) by hd, 7 ran.
Art History (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 13l behind Parlour Games (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Polperro (USA) 2-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon led and took keen hold at fast pace, steadied halfway, hung left inside final 3f, driven and stayed on strongly from over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf beating Ashiri (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Mohedian Lady (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Raced wide towards rear, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Izzi Top (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
Creme Anglaise 8-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, not much room briefly inside final furlong, soon pressing for 3rd, stayed on, no impression on front pair, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Tenby Lady (8-1) at York 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gd in Jul.
Arabian Heights 10-3fav (9-2) Hampered start, held up in rear, headway 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, impeded and carried left inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Robemaker (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
Traffic Sister (USA) 20-1 (8-8) Led 3f, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 14, 32l behind Rhythm Of Light (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Listed hcp (1) gd in Jun.
Midsummer Sun 14-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 13th of 16, 16l behind Pisco Sour (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Jun.
