chased winner to 2f out, kept on to go 2nd again over 1f out, no chance of winner
held up 5th, ridden over 2f out, no headway weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no progress soon weakened
held up 7th, stayed on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders final furlong
started very slowly, always detached well in rear, never a factor
started slowly, always towards rear and outpaced from over 2f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, beaten when eased inside final furlong
made all, led and strong pace, quickened and gradually drew clear from 2f out, ran on ridden out
behind, kept on final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, behind, no impression on leaders final 2f
tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, no extra and lost 2nd over 1f out
started slowly towards rear, steady headway from 2f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish
Mark Johnston has provided the last two winners of this race and Pegasus Lad has to be given a leading chance here but Sehoy and Marching Time have both been given big race entries and may be able to lower his colours; we'll nominate the Stoute runner. He's a son of Sadler's Wells out of a Gone West mare who is a sister to Zafonic and he has been given an entry in the Champagne Stakes. The market will prove to be informative but he's certainly bred to be useful. Sehoy has an entry in the same juvenile contest and also in the Royal Lodge. He has a decent American pedigree and John Gosden's two year olds have been in great form this month. Pegasus Lad shaped with promise on debut and then finished in midfield in the Chesham Stakes. He ran to about the same level of form when firmly put in his place back at Ascot on his third start and looks vulnerable to an above average performer. Itlaaq is another newcomer to bear in mind and Beraimi may prove better than he showed on debut; the market should paint a clearer picture but we'll take a chance with Marching Time.
Beraimi (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Soon led, headed 4f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 9l behind Wannabe King (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Captain Walcot 33-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon no chance, 7th of 8, 16l behind Oratory (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Daily Planet (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, hung left over 1f out, 7th of 10, 15l behind Swift Chap (8-12) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Dubai Crest 25-1 (9-3) Held up, some headway on outside 3f out, soon ridden, not quicken, weakened from 2f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Cry of Freedom (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Itlaaq Alhaarth colt out of 7f & 1m winner Hathrah.
King's La Mont (IRE) King's Best colt out of a moderate racemare.
Marching Time Sadler's Wells colt out of winning sprinter Marching West.
Pegasus Lad (USA) 7-2 (8-12) Led stand's side, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, held on well for 2nd, 2nd of 6, 10l behind The Cheka (8-8) at Ascot 7f nov stk (4) gs.
River Captain (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 10l behind Portugese Caddy (8-9) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Sehoy (USA) Menifee colt, half-brother to useful miler Asperity.
Silver Print (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Prince Siegfried (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Simplification Daylami filly out of an unraced mare from a top-class family.
Hambledon Hill 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon behind, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Whispering Angel (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Monetary Fund (USA) Montjeu colt out of a lightly-raced US mare.
