held up mid-division, steady headway from 2f out, ran on well to take 3rd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear, outpaced most of the way
tracked leader, ridden to lead just over 2f out, came clear inside final furlong, pushed out comfortably
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, not pace to challenge and weakened quickly final furlong
chased leaders, effort 2f out, not able to challenge, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division to halfway, weakened rapidly over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced
in touch on outer, ridden along 3f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
led until headed just over 2f out, weakened soon afterwards
started slowly, always in rear, outpaced over 3f out
held up, headway 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, switched left, ran on well to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up behind, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, not trouble leaders
prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no extra, lost 2 places inside final furlong
started slowly, always behind and struggling 3f out
There are some very interesting newcomers including Amanda Perrett's Dazzling Blaze and Richard Hannon's Red Pride, but we will side with experience and plump for Genari, with Al Shamara also expected to go well. Paul Cole trains our selection who put in a tremendous debut run when chasing home Championship Point in a hot race at Newbury. He only went down by a head and with improvement expected he looks the one to be on today. Al Shamara stepped up on her debut run to finish third behind Upper Hand at Yarmouth and will be hard to keep out of the frame. Dazzling Blaze is a well bred son of Spectrum and as with Red Pride, a Fasiliyev colt, he should be noted for any market move. In fact the betting will prove invaluable for this contest, but without that knowledge we will have to side with the form choice and that is Genari.
Silver Blue (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Behind, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 6l behind Sir Percy (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
Crocodile Star (USA) Woodman gelding, brother to 1m and 1m2f winner Tough Men, half-brother to winning miler Atheer.
Dazzling Blaze (IRE) Spectrum colt out of a once-raced mare.
Genari 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, pressed winner just inside final furlong, kept on, just held near finish, 2nd of 10, hd behind Championship Point (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm in May.
Grantley Adams 4-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden halfway, chased leaders 2f out until weakening entering final furlong, 4th of 5, 6l behind Glenmuir (9-0) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Hembury Fort (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to chase winner 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Danish Express (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Ollie George (IRE) Fruits Of Love colt out of an unraced mare.
Red Pride (IRE) Fasliyev colt, half-brother to winning hurdler Matelot.
Saxon Star (IRE) Vettori gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Baileys Applause.
Thomas of Bathwick 11-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 4l behind Danish Express (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Young Flavio 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 11l behind Christa Bee (8-5) at Southwell 5f 2yo aut (7) fbs in Apr.
Ballet Be (IRE) Beckett filly, half-sister to 6f and 1m winner Consignia.
Dont Dili Dali 50-1 (8-4) Bumped start, behind, effort on outer 2f out, ridden to press leaders approaching final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sir Percy (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
Little Miss Daisy 9-1 (8-9) Soon outpaced, 5th of 9, 8l behind Brenda Meova (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in May.
Matterofact (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders for 4f, 9th of 14, 12l behind Marriage Value (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in May.
Pertemps Heroine 40-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Local Fancy (8-9) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft in Apr.
Al Shamara 20-1 (7-13) With leader until hung left over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Upper Hand (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in May.
Don Tenorio (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 13l behind John Terry (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Roll The Dice (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 15, 9l behind John Terry (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear stands side, never near to challenge, 10th of 17, 12l behind In Full Cry (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.