led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on well for 2nd, just outpaced by winner
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong
started slowly, always towards rear, struggling final 2f
steadied start, settled towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling
in touch, effort 2f out, every chance well over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression on leaders
tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, led over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, ridden out
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, headway to challenge 2f out, every chance inside final 2f, no extra, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced and behind
started very slowly, lost several lengths, in rear, ridden over 3f out, late headway 2f out, kept on, nearest finish
The market will help guide to the chances of the newcomers, however Scintillo's form is head and shoulders above anything else and he gets the confident selection ahead of Tayarat and Better Hand. Following on from a decent if unspectacular debut, the selection proceeded to excel himself with a fine effort in the Chesham at Royal Ascot. Only beaten two-and-a-half lengths, Richard Hannon's Fantastic Light colt should find this company less demanding and assuming he handles the ground (sire did although arguably better on quicker), he may take some stopping. Better Hand looks the pick of Mick Channon's duo, and along with Carlitos Quest, look the most interesting of the debutantes. The market will help guide there, although Mark Johnston's juveniles have tended to need the run. Tayarat should be suited by this step up in trip and should be afforded due respect for powerful connections, however Scintillo has the form and the win will soon follow.
Better Hand (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Italian winner Silly Game.
Calistos Quest Rainbow Quest colt, half-brother to 7f-1m winner Lady Stardust.
Dancing Marabout (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of 1m2f winner Bluebell Wood.
Honest Yankee (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 11th of 17, 15l behind Distant Charm (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Mut'ab (USA) Alhaarth colt, half-brother to 1m2f winners Motive and Wassfa.
Race The Moon (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Artsu (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs in Jun.
Scintillo 25-1 (9-3) Behind, in touch, ridden, short of room over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Maze (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Tayarat (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division stands' side, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 15, 8l behind Sweepstake (8-12) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Wooden King (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Chased leaders over 3f, 7th of 13, 8l behind Grylls (8-11) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
Aaim To Succeed (IRE) Montjeu filly out of winning miler Dicharachera.
Talon (IRE) Indian Ridge colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Strath Gallant.
