prominent, not much room and stumbled over 3f out, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, no impression, lost 2nd close home
mid-division on outside, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, edged left and went 2nd over 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong
very slowly away, always behind
led early, prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, not clear run on inside over 3f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on to chase winner close home, no impression
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish
mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
mainly always towards rear
Timeteam comes out best at the weights but he looks flattered by his rating and preference is for ROMANTIC QUEEN ahead of Orpenindeed. All three of our selection's career wins have come over course and distance and she looked a shade unfortunate when beaten a length last time out over five. Having won a handicap prior to that she looks up to his current rating, one that gives her leading claims at the weights, and unlike a few of her rivals conditions look ideal for the filly. Orpenindeed is in grand form, arriving as he does in search of the hat-trick, but while he has won over course and distance recent efforts have been over further and carrying top-weight to victory won't be easy. Timeteam has won his last three starts in plating company so perhaps we shouldn't read too much into his recent handicap defeat. David Evans has a fine record in this type of race too and he's got excellent claims at the weights. Misaro is seen to his best when forcing the pace over five so from a wide draw is taken on along with Faited To Pretend, who has looked short of the pace needed for this trip. Interchoice Star is at his best over course and distance but has plenty to find on the figures so, in a tight claimer, our preference is for Romantic Queen.
Orpenindeed (IRE) 2-1fav (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Epsom Downs 7f clm stks (5) gd beating Flying Valentino (8-3) by shd, 8 ran.
Braddock (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, 6th after halfway, no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 20, 14l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy in Apr.
Hellbender (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In touch on inside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Crown (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Misaro (GER) 11-2 (9-6) Chased leaders on outside, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Daddy's Gift (8-9) at Folkestone 6f sell stks (6) gf.
Hinton Admiral 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 11l behind Army Of Stars (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Timeteam (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Reluctant to race, lost about 15 lenghts, latched onto rear of group over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased, last of 9, 22l behind Kuanyao (10-1) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Faited To Pretend (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Requisite (9-1) at Yarmouth 6f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Avon Rock 50-1 (9-3) Close up, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 14l behind Essexbridge (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Interchoice Star 7-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 4th of 7, 4l behind Vhujon (9-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Romantic Queen 9-4fav (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, effort to chase winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Avonvalley (8-9) at Wolverhampton 5f sell stks (6) pol.
Equinity 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Athaakeel (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kinigi (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, not clear run well over 1f out, soon carried left, no impression, 9th of 13, 7l behind Romantic Queen (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Belle Park 25-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 4l behind Piccolo Express (8-9) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
