towards rear, effort and some headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed inside furlong, no extra
led, ridden over 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon faded
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, soon driven along, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
outpaced behind, ridden over 3f out, headway on outer over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace no impression final furlong
towards rear, effort over 3f out, weakened final 2f
In a tricky but interesting affair, we will side Belenus had of Zalongo, Forward Move and Indigo Cat. Much as he finished behind Indigo Cat in the Prestige Stakes on his seasonal return, Belenus can build on that promising effort as he would have needed the run and is highly-rated by his connections. However, the chance of Indigo Cat is also respected. Forward Move is also well-regarded, and he ran ran well when fourth to Gypsy King in the Dee Stakes last time and would be a very popular winner for Her Majesty The Queen. However, he was half-a-length behind Zalongo in that race, but two lengths ahead of Mordor. Glen Ida disappointed last time but had run well in Sandown's Classic Trial the time before, and blinkers plus any more rain could and would, respectively, help his chance. With Profit's Reality looking held, we return to the selection, which is Belenus.
Hallhoo (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd straight, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Enforcer (8-5) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Belenus (IRE) 2-1 (8-11) Steadied start, settled in rear, closed on leaders over 6f out, every chance 2f out, hung badly left and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Unfurled (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Elliots World (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Led, quickened 4f out, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Court Masterpiece (9-5) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) gs.
Forward Move (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) In touch, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 2l behind Gypsy King (8-8) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
Glen Ida 3-1 (8-12) Held up, effort over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 9l behind David Junior (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Indigo Cat (USA) 7-2 (8-11) Held up 3rd, reminder over 4f out, ridden to challenge inside final 3f, led narrowly just over 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed final stride, 2nd of 4, hd behind Unfurled (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Mordor (FR) 11-2 (8-8) Dwelt, held up, headway when switched right over 1f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Gypsy King (8-8) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
Profit's Reality (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, led close home, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf beating Dubai Venture (8-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Zalongo 7-2 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Gypsy King (8-8) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
