tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on final furlong, headed final stride
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly away and always in rear division
raced on outer in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders
slowly into stride, behind, plugged on inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leader, led narrowly 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, no impression
led, ridden and narrowly headed 2f out, soon driven and hung right and weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 1f out, pushed along and sustained run inside final furlong, led final stride
held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leading pair inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish
chased leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, driven and unable to quicken 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong
reared start, behind, ridden on outside 3f out and soon struggling
Bold Choice showed enough on his debut to make him the one to beat here and he is selected over Perfect Stride and Hada Men. This 2-year-old colt from the Michael Jarvis yard shaped with plenty of promise on his debut at Ascot when finishing second behind City Leader. He looked like he would benefit from the experience that day and he sets the standard for the rest. Perfect Stride rates the main danger as this newcomer from the Sir Michael Stoute yard certainly looks the part on breeding and the stable have got a fair strike-rate with their 2-year-olds this season. Hada Men is another nicely-bred newcomer but the stable have not really been firing on all cylinders with their 2-year-olds this season so he may be best watched today. Metaphorical was well beaten on his debut but this quicker surface will suit him and he could fare better today. However, Bold Choice sets a decent standard of form for the rest here and he can come out on top.
Art Collector (USA) Mr Greeley colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m.
Bold Choice (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) With leaders, led narrowly over 2f out, edged left, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind City Leader (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Jul.
Greylami (IRE) Daylami gelding out of winning miler Silent Crystal.
Hada Men (USA) Dynaformer colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Highland Laddie 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, one pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 8l behind Tajdeef (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Inventor (IRE) Alzao colt out of Magnificent Bell.
Jabal Tariq 9-1 (9-3) Chased leader, hard ridden inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Campanologist (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Landikhaya (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In touch, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 11, 5l behind Midships (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jun.
Manor Park (IRE) Hernando colt out of an unraced mare.
Metaphorical 17-2 (9-3) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 14l behind Spacious (8-12) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Perfect Stride Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Next and sprinter Law Lord.
Pinkindie (USA) 11-1 (9-3) Held up in last trio, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, headway final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 7, 4l behind dhtrs Menadha (9-3) & Autocue (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Recoil (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, hampered 2f out, switched right, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 7l behind Fifteen Love (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Silver Regent (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 5l behind Newly Elected (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Chrystal Venture (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 7l behind Lady Jane Digby (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
