in touch, ridden and ran green approaching 2f out, slightly hampered and soon beaten
held up mid-division, ridden over 3 f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, tracked leader to 5f out, kept on until weakened 2f out
prominent, chased leader 5f out, to 3f out, soon ridden and weakened 2f out
settled in rear, well behind when eased 1f out
held up behind, ridden along over 3f out, no impression, weakened over 2f out
behind, chased along 3f out, moderate late progress, never dangerous
led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, kept on well for 2nd
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no progress
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, staying on and edged right approaching 2f out, kept on not troubled first 2
raced wide in touch, chased leader 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, pushed out
Sir Michael Stoute has endured a torrid time by his standards but he can gain some respite via an expected improved performance from Seven Magicians in the finale. Garibaldi is respected but has a little to prove regarding the trip, so Aquilonia may be the best of the rest with experience. It will also be interesting to note how the market speaks about Air Commodore, who is impeccably bred and will not need to be anything out of the ordinary to get off the mark in this company. The son of Diesis holds an entry in the Group Two King Edward Stakes and he will be expected to cope with this lot if he is to go on to York. However, Seven Magicians also hold an entry for the Royal meeting and, as she has the edge in terms of experience, she is expected to be hard to beat with the fillies allowance very much helping her cause tonight.
Air Commodore (USA) Diesis colt, brother to the Oaks winner Love Divine.
Fabulous Emperor (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, squeezed through over 1f out, took 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Bridge Loan (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Garibaldi (GER) 9-1 (8-11) Always prominent, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Art Modern (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Masquerader (USA) 11-4 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Elliots World (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn (D) gs in Jul.
Cheerleader 6-1 (8-10) Took keen hold and held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Karliyna (8-10) at Beverley 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Dancingintheclouds (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 16, 14l behind Eswarah (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (5) gs in Apr.
Phoebe Woodstock (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Ran green, soon ridden in mid-division, unable to quicken 2f out, ran on approaching final furlong, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Fen Shui (8-11) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gf in Sept.
Seven Magicians (USA) 9-2 (8-10) Held up in touch, headway to track leading pair 2f out, kept on final furlong, took 2nd near finish, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Cassydora (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in May.
