Verdict

Spitfire comes here chasing the hat-trick and gets the vote to win again. Sofia's Star and Blues Minor make it to the shortlist. Impressive when winning at Yarmouth in May, John Jenkins' imposing gelding is taken to extend his winning sequence to three here. The form of that win has been franked by the runner-up running well at Ascot and with more improvement to come, he can carry top-weight to victory. Blues Minor also has top-weight today but Richard Hannon's son of Acclamation showed plenty of promise on debut and can go close now over this extra furlong. The Name Is Frank ran well in defeat last time out and has place claims again, as does Bazguy who is another who appreciated the step up to this trip as well. Sofia's Star though looks the main danger as he won well at Goodwood last time out and is one who gets this trip very well. Whilst he has a decent future ahead of him, Spitfire looks a horse to follow and is taken to mow his rivals down late on.

Formwatch

Blues Minor (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up, headway and switched left 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Bosun Breese (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.

Spitfire 85-40fav (9-2) Dwelt, switched left and headway to track leaders halfway, shaken up to lead 1f out, pushed clear, won at Yarmouth 6f nov med aut stk (5) gd in May beating Jebel Tara (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.

Bazguy 16-1 (9-3) Pressed leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed final 75yards, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Eternal Luck (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.

Sofia's Star 10-3fav (8-13) Went right start, prominent, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun beating Primed And Poised (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.

Ezthegezza 50-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, in touch after 2f, ridden 3f out, no headway, 9th of 11, 11l behind Midships (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jun.

Fathsta (IRE) 15-2 (8-4) Pressed leaders, ridden 2f out, went 3rd but outpaced over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Dry Speedfit (9-2) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun.

Randama Bay (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 14th of 17, 16l behind Distant Charm (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.

Supermassive Muse (IRE) 2-1fav (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs in Jun beating Gasmanfightsback (8-9) by 3/4l, 10 ran.

Princely Green (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Led until swerved left and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 10l behind Tamrai Dancer (8-4) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun.

The Name Is Frank 14-1 (8-9) Led, ridden, narrowly headed 2f out, rallied inside last, held near finish, 3rd of 17, nk behind Ramblin Bob (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.

Without A Prayer (IRE) Intikhab colt out of a lightly-raced mare.

Bunty Malenoir 66-1 (7-13) Always behind, 12th of 15, 12l behind Fanatical (8-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jun.