led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon behind
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, staying on towards finish
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always in rear division
in touch, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong
never better than mid-division
prominent, chased along over 3f out, soon behind
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed inside and no extra close home
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong
never dangerous
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
towards rear, headway over 2f out, never reached challeneging position
In a customary large field it may well pay to side with the proven Royal Ascot form and I¿m So Lucky is chosen to defy a five pound penalty with course scorer Blue Spinnaker, and the consistent Star Of Light likely to make him pull out the stops. Star Of Light won at Newmarket in May and although going up the ratings a s a consequence, he has run with great credit since, notably on his most recent start when finishing third in last weekend¿s Old Newton Cup. Provided that race has not left its mark he has a live chance. Blue Spinnaker scored over the course and distance two outings ago, before finishing in midfield in the Wolferton handicap at the Royal meeting. He meets I¿m So Lucky on five pound better terms and given his liking for the course he can get closer this time. Mark Johnston¿s yard has emerged from its poor start to the season and the consequence is a number of his runners are well handicapped. I¿m So Lucky left previous performances this season behind when scoring with something in hand at the Royal meeting and with only a five pound penalty to carry and two pounds well in, I'm So Lucky can score again.
I'm So Lucky 16-1 (8-7) With leader, led after 3f, drew clear over 1f out, pushed out, comfortably, won at Ascot 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun beating Wild Savannah (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Courageous Duke (USA) 33-1 (8-11) In rear, some headway from 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 16, 5l behind I'm So Lucky (8-7) at Ascot 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Star of Light 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, not much room over 3f out, soon switched right, headway and edged left over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Consular (8-8) at Haydock 1m 4f hcap (2) gf.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and weakened from 2f out, 10th of 16, 6l behind I'm So Lucky (8-7) at Ascot 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Bustan (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Chased far side leaders, weakened over 2f out, 19th of 30, 18l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Divine Gift 50-1 (8-11) Chased far side leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 24th of 30, 28l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Public Forum 7-2fav (8-7) Led narrowly for 3f, tracked leader, chased winner 2f out but no impression, soon weakened, 12th of 16, 9l behind I'm So Lucky (8-7) at Ascot 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Chantaco (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, took keen hold. soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 19, 1 1/2l behind Young Mick (8-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Motive (FR) 11-2 (8-9) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Hearthstead Wings (8-8) at Ripon 1m 4f stk (3) gd in Apr.
Great Plains 9-2fav (9-3) Mid-division, smooth headway to lead 2f out, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun beating Fairmile (9-2) by 1l, 12 ran.
Dunaskin (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Always behind, 15th of 16, 29l behind Consular (8-8) at Haydock 1m 4f hcap (2) gf.
Impeller (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Always close up 3rd, ridden to challenge 2f out, led going well just over 1f out, shaken up, ran on strongly, pushed out, won at Epsom 1m 2f stk (3) gd beating True Cause (8-3) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Forgery (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear of stand's side, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 18 in group, 7th of 30, 7l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
El Coto 33-1 (8-6) Chased far side leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 23rd of 30, 26l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Fairmile 11-2 (9-2) Held up, switched left and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, always held inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Great Plains (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Boo 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 9l behind Banknote (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Bravo Maestro (USA) 25-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 9th of 19, 3l behind Young Mick (8-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Focus Group (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 4l behind Alfie Noakes (8-8) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
James Caird (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Held up rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Dansili Dancer (8-6) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Go Tech 15-8fav (8-4) Made all, quickened over 3f out, ridden 2f out, edged right under pressure over 1f out, held on towards finish, won at Redcar 1m 2f hcap (2) frm in Jun beating Isidore Bonheur (8-6) by a nk, 5 ran.
