chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon outpaced, behind
behind, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
dwelt, behind, kept on from over 2f out, no impression
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
with leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace
always behind
soon tracking leaders, ridden and quickly lost place 2f out
held up, effort over 2f out, no impression
close up, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders weakened entering final furlong
in touch, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
chased leaders, stayed on final furlong
slowly away, reluctant to race, soon well behind
With only two winning favourites from the last 10 renewals, this can be a punting minefield. So with that in mind, PARISIAN PYRAMID is a speculative selection. Proclaim is an old rival and can again go close, while Master Of Disguise and Sloop Johnb have the class to figure strongly and are respected. Sloop Johnb has returned with a vengeance this season and arrives here at the top of his game. However, there is a slight doubt regarding whether he truly gets six furlongs and, having gone up 5lb for his win here last month; he does have a good bit more on his plate today. Master Of Disguise also has a something to prove regarding the trip, as he flopped badly on his only previous attempt beyond the minimum distance. Still, he handled the stiff finish at Sandown really well on his seasonal debut, so can be fancied to be thereabouts if he has thrived since then. Proclaim was behind the selection when they met at Newmarket in May, so obviously needs to post an improved effort this time around. However, Parisian Pyramid is 1lb better off at the weights this afternoon and, considering David Nicholls' imperious record with sprinters, this half-brother to a multiple winner (She's Our Lass) is taken to come out on top once again.
Proclaim 11-8fav (8-10) In touch, quickened to lead over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Doncaster 6f 3yo stk 0-95 (2) gf in May beating Akhenaten (8-10) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Lesson In Humility (9-7) at Nottingham 6f fll lst stks (1) fm in May.
Master Of Disguise 3-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders far rail, switched left over 1f out, quickened to lead 1f out, soon clear, ridden out, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr beating Noble Storm (9-1) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Thunderous Mood (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Held up, never dangerous, last of 7, 12l behind Alyarf (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stks (1) gf in May.
Akhenaten 8-1 (8-13) In touch, 6th and pushed along straight, ridden and hung left 2f out, headway into 3rd over 1f out, until entering final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Ocean's Minstrel (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd.
Dark Mischief 6-4fav (9-3) Took keen hold, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Instalment (9-7) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Macdillon 7-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and edged left from 2f out, soon ridden, headed final strides, 2nd of 8, nk behind Shamwari Lodge (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Swiss Diva 11-4fav (9-0) Held up, headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Shamwari Lodge (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Quanah Parker (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) In touch, headway to lead well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 9, ns behind Kyllachy Star (8-11) at York 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Imperial Guest 10-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish, never troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Proclaim (8-10) at Doncaster 6f 3yo stk 0-95 (2) gf in May.
Prime Mood (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Took keen hold in touch, effort over 2f out, hung left when weakening final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Proclaim (8-10) at Doncaster 6f 3yo stk 0-95 (2) gf in May.
Definightly 16-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 10l behind Exceptional Art (9-1) at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in May.
Parisian Pyramid (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon lost 2nd, no extra, and lost 3rd and final stride, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Cloudy Start (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Lucky Numbers (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders 3f, 8th of 10, 10l behind Doctor Parkes (8-7) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Coleorton Choice 4-1 (9-2) Made all, driven inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Lenny Bee (8-12) by 1l, 6 ran.
The Kyllachy Kid 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway on inside well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Invincible Heart (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Kingswinford (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In touch, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 21l behind Dark Lane (8-13) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Sloop Johnb 8-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at York 5f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in May beating Champagne Future (9-1) by 1l, 13 ran.
Rowayton 25-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Bouvardia (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Gone Hunting 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, no headway and one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 12, 4l behind Daddy's Gift (8-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
