held up, ridden over 3f out, always towards rear
slowly into stride, soon switched left, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon lost touch
led 1f, with winner, ridden, every chance over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
always behind, lost touch over 3f out
prominent, ridden well over 1f out, soon edged left, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon struggling
mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along on outside over 2f out, ridden 1f out, ran on towards finish
with leader, led after 1f, hard ridden inside final furlong, just held on
prominent, ridden, weakened over 3f out
held up in touch, chased winner 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, just failed
Seminole, Talking Hands and Scarth Hill are the three to concentrate on here and the confident vote is given to Seminole. John Gosden's colt was only narrowly beaten in a Newmarket maiden on his debut; form that reads well in the context of this race. The yard continue in good form and he sets the standard for the rest, the only slight worry would be stall 11 which is far from ideal. Congregation is the other Gosden runner but he does look the stable second-string today. Talking Hands showed improved form to chase home Predict here last time out. This slight step-up in trip should suit, and he has the plum draw so he will probably be the one to profit if the selection fails to fire. Scarth Hill got outpaced at Ripon on his debut but he did stay-on well and he is another that should benefit from this slightly longer trip. There are some interesting newcomers here so the market may provide some clues, but Seminole sets a decent standard and should be tough to beat.
Abuelito John (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 11, 17l behind Firebet (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Amazing Blue Sky Barathea colt, half-brother to middle-distance/stayers Torrens and Legend Erry.
Artesium 14-1 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 11l behind Keeptheboatafloat (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Blushing Bertie 50-1 (9-3) Soon pushed along in rear, outpaced from halfway, 8th of 9, 32l behind Brae Hill (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Congregation 8-1 (9-3) Close up, effort 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 6, 15l behind Jazz Police (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Scarth Hill (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Went right start, behind and soon outpaced, driven and kept on final 2f out, never near leaders, 4th of 5, 6l behind Sweet Smile (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Stirling Castle Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to several winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Sunny Future (IRE) Masterful colt, half-brother to 7f winner Notturno Di Chopin.
Talking Hands 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on well, closing on winner near finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Predict (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Bella Olympia 66-1 (8-7) Started slowly, always behind, struggling halfway, last of 14, 17l behind Golden Rosie (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs.
Shaws Diamond (USA) 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 13l behind Predict (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Seminole (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, edged left, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Jazz Police (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
