in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on until weakened inside final furlong
always in rear, eased over 1f out
never better than mid-division
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
towards rear, effort over 2f out no impression
held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway, never near to challenge
prominent, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind leaders, pushed along to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, driven out final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on towards finish, never near to challenge
towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
prominent, driven along over 3f out, soon behind
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway when not much room over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Etesaal is bound to be popular with backers but Godolphin's five-year-old entire has more to do than when landing a conditions race at Newmarket last time and a chance is taken with Promotion, who is taken to provide Sir Michael Stoute with a royal winner, with Mullins Bay rated the best of the remainder. The selection finished second behind easy winner Red Fort 12 months ago and is sure to have been laid out for this again having taken the same route as last year when fourth behind Notable Guest at Newmarket in April. The son of Sadler's Wells could hardly be better drawn than in stall one and Promotion is taken to provide The Queen with what would be a hugely popular success. Persian Lightning holds solid claims on the evidence of his latest form at Lingfield but has been done few favours with a draw in stall 18, while Corriolanus now looks to be in the grip of the handicapper. Mullins Bay has to be respected representing the O'Brien/Fallon combination from his good draw, while a market move for Pukka would be of interest. The vote though goes to Promotion, who looks to have plenty going for him.
Simple Exchange (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) In rear early, improved into 3rd approaching halfway, outpaced early straight, ran on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, nk behind Democratic Deficit (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Corriolanus (GER) (8-11) Prominent throughout, stayed on at one pace final 2f, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Sweet Wake (8-11) at Baden-Baden 1m 3f Grp 2 gd in May.
Persian Lightning (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Held up last, headway to track leaders from 3f out, led 2f out, soon clear, eased near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 3f lst stk (1) gd in May beating Red Lancer (8-12) by 4l, 5 ran.
Etesaal (USA) 9-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied and led post, won at Newmarket 1m 2f stk (2) gf in Apr beating Colisay (8-7) by a shd, 7 ran.
Pukka (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway and every chance 3f out, soon ridden and weakened final 2f, 4th of 8, 9l behind Wunderwood (9-5) at Hamilton 1m 4f lst hcp (1) gd in May.
Colisay 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 5th of 17, 2l behind Eccentric (8-2) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Mazuna (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Keen, held up towards rear, headway on rails from over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 13l behind Fight Your Corner (9-0) at Sandown 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Boule d'Or (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, kept on final 2f but not trouble leaders, 9th of 17, 3l behind Eccentric (8-2) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up and behind, headway when hit rail 5f out, ridden 2f out, never able to challenge, 9th of 16, 5l behind Blue Monday (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Mullins Bay 4-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, progress on far side 2 1/2f out, 3rd over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Rathgowney Lad (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in May.
Fine Silver (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden straight, driven 3f out, soon beaten, eased when no chance over 1f out, last of 11, 15l behind Momtic (9-2) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (2) gd.
Imperial Stride 9-1 (9-2) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 9l behind Quito (9-7) at York 7f lst hcp (1) sft in May.
Promotion 9-2 (9-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Notable Guest (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Red Lancer 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on when clear over 1f out, 6th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Eccentric (8-2) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Dashing Home (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, progress 3f out, 4th early straight, 5th and no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 15l behind Cairdeas (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f lst stk sft in Oct.
Thyolo (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Blue Monday (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Courageous Duke (USA) 20-1 (9-12) Held up, headway, short of room well over 1f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Solo Flight (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in May.
Artistic Style 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 14l behind Wunderwood (9-5) at Hamilton 1m 4f lst hcp (1) gd in May.
Helm Bank 14-1 (9-2) Prominent, outpaced over 2f out, staying on when short of room inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Vortex (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Desert Quest (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Solo Flight (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in May.
