prominent, ridden to challenge over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
led 2f, remained prominent, led again 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon lost place, eased final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again closing stages, held on gamely
slowly into stride, towards rear early, pulled very hard and led after 2f, headed 3f out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon hung left, headed closing stages, kept on
held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon weakened
raced freely chasing leaders, effort over 2f out, soon every chance, no extra final furlong
mid-division, under pressure over 5f out, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
Astronereus is very much on the upgrade, having followed up a battling success at Newmarket with a grand third to Arab Dawn at Royal Ascot. He seems sure to deliver another good account but is tackling this trip for the first time. Ayrad would be of interest if turning out but his participation must be in doubt after a praiseworthy effort behind Big Orange on the opening day of Newmarket's July meeting. Fractal is unexposed and makes appeal from the lower reaches of the weights where a couple of others of interest lurk in Gabrial's King and Urban Castle. However, the choice is FAMOUS KID who did well to come home sixth in that Arab Dawn contest as he was denied a clear run. He was staying on well at the time, has a win under his belt over this trip and goes well on the ground.
Wakea (USA) 7-1 (9-0) In touch in mid-division, lost place 5f out, well beaten final 3f, 8th of 10, 44l behind Clever Cookie (9-6) at York 1m 6f Listed stks (1) gd in May.
Famous Kid (USA) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Arab Dawn (9-2) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Astronereus (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) In touch, headway and switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on, 3rd of 17, 2 1/4l behind Arab Dawn (9-2) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Groovejet 25-1 (9-0) Tracked wide always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 13, 14l behind Mutatis Mutandis (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f fll lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Dashing Star 6-1fav (9-5) Raced wide until switched right to track leader over 8f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 17, 10l behind Arab Dawn (9-2) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Great Hall 14-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Notarised (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4yo+) (2) gs.
Montaly 10-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Blue Surf (9-6) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Fractal 8-1 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in last pair, dropped to last 5f out, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon no headway, last of 7, 10l behind Agent Murphy (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gd in May.
Lycidas (GER) 10-1 (9-4) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 19, 20l behind Clondaw Warrior (9-0) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Urban Castle (USA) 2-1fav (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Sound Reflection (9-12) at Newmarket 1m 4f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Montefeltro 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 13th of 19, 6l behind Quest For More (9-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Only Orsenfoolsies 11-1 (9-1) Led, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 17l behind Connecticut (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gd in Jun.
Ayrad (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Big Orange (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Firestorm (GER) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 19l behind Gospel Choir (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
Gabrial's King (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 7th of 19, 4l behind Quest For More (9-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Hardstone (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, keeping on when badly hampered approaching final 2f, no chance after, eased, 16th of 19, well behind Clondaw Warrior (9-0) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
