always in rear group, never near leaders
started slowly, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders far rail, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f, ridden, headed 2f out, soon outpaced, no chance with winner from over 1f out
led for over 1f, tracked leader after to over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
held up behind mid-division, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish
close up, effort 2f out, not quicken, stayed on one pace
went left start, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong without troubling leaders
took keen hold, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, pushed out, comfortably
mid-division until weakened over 2f out, soon behind
in touch, ridden, effort over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
Arrogance is related to several winners so looks one of the more interesting newcomers along with Galpin Junior and Scarlets, however Square Eddie ran well on debut and was then pitched into Group Two company at Ascot so this looks a good opportunity for him to shed his maiden tag. John Best had a fantastic Royal Ascot however Square Eddie was unable to live with them in the Coventry. He pulled a wee bit too hard on that first try at this trip but if he settles today then this $200,000 son of Smart Strike could prove hard to beat. Jeremiah and Auld Arty both bring some fair form to the table, with the latter's recent run at Newmarket looking solid, whilst a Richard Hannon two-year-old commands respect and there was enough in Retro's debut fifth at Windsor to suggest that a big run could be on the cards today. Gary Moore has proven this year that he can ready a newcomer, however Arrogance has already had his jewells removed and the betting is likely to prove informative. Fellow newcomer Galpin Junior's price more than doubled as a two-year-old and he commands plenty of respect, however we will side with experience and Square Eddie.
Arrogance Josr Algarhoud gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
Dark Desert Best of The Bests colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Galpin Junior (USA) Hennessy colt, half-brother to winning sprinter After The Beep.
Hellbender (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 15l behind Versaki (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Jeremiah (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased clear leading pair, ridden halfway, soon hung left, under pressure, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Deposer (9-1) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Louie's Lad 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Finnegan McCool (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Papa Meilland Dr Fong colt out of a moderate racemare.
Red Robert 20-1 (9-3) Always in rear, well behinf final 2f, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 12, 32l behind Desert Icon (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Retro (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tartan Turban (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Short Cut 14-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced in rear, tailed off, last of 9, 32l behind Tishtar (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Square Eddie (CAN) 40-1 (9-1) Pulled hard, steadied into mid-division after 1f, ridden 2f out, soon struggling, 11th of 18, 12l behind Art Connoisseur (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Tasman Gold 5-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Mister Green (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in May.
Scarlets Red Ransom filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Sister Clement (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly away, green and soon badly outpaced in rear, last of 11, 20l behind Haven't A Clue (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Jun.
Auld Arty (FR) 11-4 (9-3) Keen, led, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon edged left, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Jazz Police (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Luvmedo (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 15l behind Art Preview (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
