mid-division, effort over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased final 2f
held up, ridden over 4f out, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
keen, in touch, headway to lead after 3f, headed 6f out, weakened quickly over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden when slightly hampered over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, led briefly 3f out, led again over 1f out, ran on
led after 1f, headed after 3f, with leader, led again 6f out, ridden and edged left over 3f out, soon headed, chased winner final furlong, stayed on
led 1f, chased leaders, not clear run and switched right over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and eased
Aidan O'Brien's Almighty beat only one home in the Derby but this does not look to be the strongest of renewals so he has to be respected; however, along with Mark Johnston's Melrose Avenue, the son of Sadler's Wells would probably prefer a softer surface and preference is for Saadigg. The selection takes a step up in class but has been in progressive form in handicaps, will be suited by the going and should appreciate today's longer trip. Indian Pipe Dream has a similar profile to the selection but is probably more exposed, while Hearthstead Wings has yet to reproduce his juvenile form although there may be more to come over today's trip, especially if the rain arrives. John Dunop's Ebtikaar is going the right way but is not a certain stayer and a safer option looks to be Saadigg, who gets the vote.
Almighty (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pushed up to lead over 9f out to over 4f out, 4th and weakening straight, well behind final 2f, 12th of 13, 28l behind Motivator (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd.
Daring Ransom (USA) (9-0) Led to 1f out, no extra when headed, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Desideratum (9-0) at Longchamp 1m 4f lst stk gd in May.
Dillons Dilemma (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Led, strongly pressed and headed from under 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 2nd of 4, 3l behind Shalapour (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 4f 3yo stk gf in May.
Ebtikaar (IRE) 5-4fav (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in May beating Consular (8-9) by a hd, 13 ran.
Hearthstead Wings 25-1 (9-7) Led after 1f, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 8l behind Enforcer (8-5) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Helvetio 11-4 (9-2) Moderate 3rd, 2nd halfway, headway approaching straight, led over 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stk gs in May beating Princess Nala (8-11) by 2l, 17 ran.
Indian Pipe Dream (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, hard driven final furlong, stayed on well, won at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May beating Baddam (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Melrose Avenue (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Set steady pace, pushed along 3f out, headed 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Kong (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Mr Vegas (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, eased near finish, won at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May beating Clueless (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Saadigg (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner to inside final furlong, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind I'm So Lucky (9-0) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (2) frm in May.
