held up in touch, good headway on outside from over 3f out, driven and went 2nd briefly 2f out, no extra final 100 yards
took keen hold, held up in rear, no chance final 2f
held up in 5th, not clear run over 2f out until switched right to outside 2f out, sustained run from over 1f out, led last half furlong, readily
held up in 7th, headway on rails over 3f out, went 2nd 2f out until 1f out, weakened last 100 yards
slowly away and reluctant early, pushed along and soon chased leader, ridden, carried head high and reluctant from over 2f out, not run on
held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, driven and headway on outside from over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd last half furlong
always in rear, pushed along and struggling final 4f
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, edged left under pressure and found nil over 1f out
led, ridden and kept on well when strongly pressed from 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner last half furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out
KING'S MASQUE is probably flattered by a mark of 66 but he still makes some appeal in a competitive heat where Extracurricular and Art Discovery must come into the picture. Willie Muir's season has taken a turn for the better over the past few weeks and a drop in grade on softer ground could see an upturn in fortune for King's Masque. He was too keen on quick ground at Warwick but could fare better if settling for Martin Dwyer. Jeronimo Joe's surprise success at Warwick came on fast ground and he failed to build on that at Wolverhampton but couldn't be dismissed and nor can stablemate Cool Libby despite being one of the lowest rated in the line-up. Art Discovery may improve for being given time and blinkers and represents the yard responsible for last year's winner whilst Pagan Flight is tried in a tongue strap and should be competitive. King's Chorister should also have a say whilst Extracurricular is of particular interest with Ryan Moore engaged. Marco Botti's charge hasn't cut much ice in maidens but this is far more realistic and it would be no surprise to see her well backed but we'll stick with King's Masque.
Jeronimo Joe 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 5f out, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 12, 12l behind Resplendent Ace (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f clm stks 0-60 (6) pol.
Art Discovery (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden along when outpaced over 3f, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 4, 5l behind Madison Belle (9-0) at Southwell 7f 3yo clm stks (6) fbs in Jan.
King's Chorister 11-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, challenged over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Love In The West (8-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gd.
King's Masque 15-2 (9-2) Took keen hold, chased leader to over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Parc Des Princes (8-4) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Pagan Flight (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon wide in mid-division, headway to chase leading pair over 3f out, driven, carried head high and looked reluctant over 2f out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Diktalina (8-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gd.
Bussell Along (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Love In The West (8-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gd.
Cool Libby (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Steadied start, behind, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders, 6th of 15, 6l behind Montmartre (8-12) at Bath 1m 3yo sll (6) fm in Jun.
Extracurricular (USA) 20-1 (8-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Hallstatt (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn auc stks (5) pol in May.
Myttons Maid 20-1 (8-3) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 21l behind Ocean Countess (8-10) at Yarmouth 7f stks 0-55 (6) gf in May.
Supera (IRE) 18-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, kept on same pace 2f out, 4th of 7, 8l behind Just Five (9-1) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gf.
