mid-division, ridden and headway and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, stayed on
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
held up, headway 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, always behind
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
soon chasing leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, soon beaten
behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest at finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along before halfway, soon lost place
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Backing a Dandy Nicholls outsider in the sprints here normally leaves you quid¿s in, however he only has one here in Van Bossed and he doesn't really strike a chord, so preference is for Ancien Regime ahead of Meydan Princess and Hamish McGonagall. The selection was considered good enough to have Group entries last season and connections obviously hold him in high regard. His recent win at HQ looks strong (the second that day, Carleton, reopposes today on 3lb better terms) and with the promise of more to come, he can defy a 8lb rise in the weights. Prohibit has claims but the blinkers only worked in moderation last time and he doesn't look the most straightforward, whilst Fathsta and Meydan Princess are closely matched on their recent York clash and both should run good races; the latter may appreciate this huge field as he travels well. Good Gorsoon looks the pick of the Hills pair, whilst horses such as Dohasa, Vhujon and Baldemar all add to the competitive nature of this race. Hamish McGonagall landed a touch last time and whilst this is tougher, he is one to watch in the betting however we will return to Ancien Regime as the nomination.
Dohasa (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up in 5th, headway 2f out, 2nd and challenged 1f out, led 100 yards from finish, stayed on well, won at Leopardstown 6f 3yo stk gf in May beating Prince Shaun (9-4) by 1l, 6 ran.
Ancien Regime (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, hung left and strongly challenged from over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) frm in May beating Carleton (8-9) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Maze (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 14l behind Calming Influence (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) frm in May.
Van Bossed (CAN) 6-4fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Perfect Polly (8-7) at Hamilton 6f 3yo stk (3) gf in May.
Prohibit 13-2 (9-0) Held up and keen, headway over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 8, 8l behind Fat Boy (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Brave Prospector 10-1 (9-6) Prominent, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Ancien Regime (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) frm in May.
Spitfire 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 4l behind Slugger O'Toole (8-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Vhujon (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway 2f out, led briefly approaching final furlong, headed and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Doncaster 6f 3yo stk 0-95 (2) gd in May.
Lytton 5-1 (9-7) Reared start, went right and unseated rider in race won by Befortyfour (9-2) at Great Leighs 5f 3yo hcp (3) pol in May, 8 ran.
Dubai Princess (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Outpaced towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 20l behind Corrybrough (9-1) at Beverley 5f 3yo stk (3) gf in May.
Fathsta (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Switched left at start, took keen hold and held up, headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Iguazu Falls (8-13) at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd.
Carleton 16-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway well over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, just held, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Ancien Regime (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) frm in May.
Victorian Bounty 9-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Ancien Regime (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) frm in May.
Seeking Star (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Held up and always in rear, last of 14, 43l behind Huzzah (8-9) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Hamish McGonagall 4-1 (9-3) In touch, quickened to lead 2f out, kept on final furlong, held on, won at York 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May beating Lesson In Humility (9-6) by a hd, 11 ran.
Meydan Princess (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, headway 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Fathsta (8-10) at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Baldemar 13-2 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, nk behind Aye Aye Digby (8-10) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May.
Striking Spirit 2-1 (8-13) Prominent, led well over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Wingbeat (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs in May.
Good Gorsoon (USA) 2-1fav (9-3) Held up in rear, headway on rails over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led final stride, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May beating Bosun Breese (9-1) by a hd, 11 ran.
Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 11l behind Fathsta (8-10) at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
