led, ridden, headed entering final 2f, soon one pace
mid-division, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, took keen hold in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f
close up, chased leader 3f out, ridden to lead entering final 2f, headed 1f out, not pace of winner
mid-division, headway, edged left over 2f out, stayed on lead to 1f out, drew clear, edged right inside final furlong
behind, ridden 3f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, took 3rd well inside final furlong
soon tracked leader, ridden, effort 4f out, weakening when hampered over 2f out, never dangerous aftewards
Fourteenth had to work hard to land his maiden here over 1m2f last time and while there may be more to come over this longer trip, Sir Michael Stoute's colt looks plenty high enough in the weights for what he has achieved and preference is for Fretwork, who gets the vote ahead of Maid To Believe. The last mentioned has shown progressive form since being stepped up in trip this week and has to be respected, although he may prefer a softer surface. Beverly Hill Billy looks to be going the right way and could be of interest but is not certain to stay this far and of more interest may be Camps Bay, who is open to improvement after just five starts and should appreciate the longer trip today. The vote though goes to Fretwork, who probably found the going too testing at Leicester last time and looks worth another chance here.
Fretwork 2-1fav (9-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Greek Envoy (9-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Amazing Request 5-2fav (9-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, eased inside final furlong and pulled up in race won by Swiss Act (9-3) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May, 7 ran.
Harvest Joy (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 8l behind Sell Out (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) sft in Jun.
Beverly Hill Billy 13-2 (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Mull of Dubai (9-9) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy.
Fourteenth 8-11fav (9-0) Soon tracking leader, led over 3f out, driven and found extra when strongly pressed inside final furlong, on top near finish, won at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Jun beating Lady Friend (9-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Camps Bay (USA) 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 3f out until stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Malt Or Mash (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Maid To Believe 9-2 (8-10) In touch, ridden, every chance 2f out to over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Sell Out (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) sft in Jun.
Dee Cee Elle 4-1 (8-5) In touch, driven and lost place over 4f out, last of 7, 49l behind Copernican (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.