slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
dwelt, recovered and soon in mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, headway from 2f out, went 3rd entering final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, ran green, always in rear
chased leader on rail, led over 1f out, pushed out final furlong readily
in touch, ridden halfway, one pace and no impression on leaders final 2f
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
always outpaced, well behind from halfway
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, hung badly left halfway, weakened 2f out
chased leaders on outer, outpaced when carried left 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Shamrock Lady is a tentative selection in the opener, while stablemates I Don't Do Walkin and Diamond Soles also have to be respected. Ten Meropa and Katrina Bee make appeal from the newcomers and are also with placing on the shortlist. The latter is by formerly smart sprinter Captain Rio out of a Muhtarram mare, so holds an interesting mix in her pedigree. Her stable have plenty of ammunition for races of this nature and, as the likely first string from the yard, she is worth noting in the betting. Ten Meropa is out of a half-sister to Arc winner Pride, so can be expected to improve over further. Still, her yard have been doing well with their youngsters, so a bold bid cannot be ruled out. Diamond Soles showed her inexperience on debut and was not given a hard time as a result. The outing can be expected to have done her good and an improved display should not be ruled out completely. However, I Don't Do Walkin looks to hold the higher card in Brian Meehan's hand in the race and this daughter of Orientate is fancied to give the selection the most to do. Nevertheless, Shamrock Lady's Windsor outing produced a filly that finished third in an Irish Group Three and that helps set the standard they all have to aim for today. The terms of the race leave Pat Eddery's charge with leading claims and she can make the most of the opportunity with John Eagan there to help her make her mind.
Lunar Limelight Royal Applause colt, half-brother to three middle-distance winners.
City Wizzard Bahamian Bounty colt out of 7f winner Aries.
Ten Meropa (USA) Johannesburg colt out of a well-connected French mare.
Two Imposters (USA) Gulch colt, half-brother to three winners up to a mile.
Wooden King (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Soon outpaced in rear, last of 6, 14l behind Spitfire (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f nov med aut stk (5) gd in May.
Grylls (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders 4f, 17th of 19, 11l behind Coasting (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in May.
Fathsta (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders 3f, last of 10, 13l behind Lindoro (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Hobson 7-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakening when hampered 1f out, 5th of 11, 6l behind Regal Rhythm (9-3) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Lord's Bidding Auction House colt, half-brother to 1m-1m2f winner Jakarmi.
Peter's Joy (USA) Stravinsky colt out of 1m2f winner Jadarah.
Ruby Delta 40-1 (8-9) Raced stand side, slowly into stride, always towards rear, 10th of 13, 9l behind Ruff Diamond (9-1) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Diamond Soles (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Slowly away, behind, ridden halfway, no headway, 6th of 8, 9l behind Enodoc (9-3) at Goodwood 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Shamrock Lady (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led on rails, headed inside final 2f, chased winner after, well held when hung left inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Lady Avenger (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Katrina Bee (IRE) Captain Rio filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
I Dont Do Walkin (USA) 7-2jt-fav (8-7) Mid-division, switched right over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Captain Dunne (8-13) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Little By Luck (IRE) Key Of Luck filly out of an unraced mare.
