behind, pushed along halfway, no progress until passed beaten horses inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened rapidly over 1f out
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
edging right throughout, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden to challenge when badly hampered and knocked sideways well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, not recover
not much room soon after start, held up, good progress and going for gap when badly hampered well over 1f out, switched right soon after, ran on inside final furlong, not able to recover
ponied to start, pulled hard, hung right, held up in rear, good headway towards stands rails when badly hampered well over 1f out, soon recovered to challenge over 1f out, strong run to lead final 150 yards, won going away
slowly away, outpaced and always behind
pressed leader, pushed along halfway, weakened final 1f
close up on outside, pushed along to chase leaders 2f out, driven and strong challenge over 1f out, unable to quicken final 100 yards
led and wandered in front, ridden, swerved badly left well over 1f out, soon headed, weakened and eased
It's hard to oppose MONSIEUR CHEVALIER who has done nothing wrong so far; heading the list of dangers are Kingdom Of Light and Star Rover. This race was won 12 months ago by Howard Johnson's South Central so his representative this year, Kingdom Of Light, must be respected. His win came at Haydock in what didn't look too hot a race but his trainer is a wily old fox (also won it in 2005) and he should probably know roughly where he stands. However we prefer Monsieur Chevalier who is unbeaten in four starts, all for today¿s jockey Richard Hughes. He hasn't really shown any sign of weakness, and the only real question mark might be if a deluge of rain arrives. Star Rover was a well-held second behind him in the National Stakes at Sandown, and a place may be all he can hope for here racing off level weights. Diamond Johnny G shaped nicely on his Lingfield debut but this is obviously a big step up in class; don't rule him out however as his trainer has had huge priced horses win here before. Running Mate may improve for the fitting of a visor, however of more interest look to be US raider Yogaroo and Tawaabb. The latter routed a fair field last time at Leicester and warrants respect with Frankie up. Reignier's form looks solid, whilst Nosedive could be anything after one start and one win. Here Now And Why has trainer Kevin Ryan excited however he was supposed to have another run in-between Thirsk and here so he may not be spot on. A wonderfully tricky race as ever but it is Monsieur Chevalier who can stamp his authority.
Diamond Johnny G (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Swilly Ferry (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Here Now And Why (IRE) 2-11fav (9-5) Made all, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in May beating Musiara (8-7) by 5l, 3 ran.
Kingdom Of Light 7-2 (9-3) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, ridden clear when edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Step In Time (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Monsieur Chevalier (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Soon pushed along in touch, headway 2f out, switched left inside final 2f, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear and ran on strongly, won at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in May beating Star Rover (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Nosedive 15-8 (9-3) Led 1f, tracked leader afterwards, chased new leader just over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, driven and led just inside final furlong, forged clear towards finish (hand timed), won at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd beating Swan Wings (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Radiohead Evens0fav (8-12) Chased leader, quickened to lead 2f out, soon clear, pushed out final furlong, easily, won at Bath 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gd in May beating Ragsta (8-7) by 4l, 4 ran.
Reignier 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Capercaillie (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (2) gd.
Running Mate (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Prominent, driven and every chance over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Step In Time (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Star Rover (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not pace to challenge, stayed on same pace, 6th of 22, 5l behind Strike The Tiger (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Tawaabb 8-13fav (9-3) Chased leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, ran on, won at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May beating State Fair (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Yogaroo (USA) 4-1 (8-6) Off inside, driving, won at Keeneland(USA) 4f 2yo mdn stks in Apr beating Angus Kahn (8-6) by 6l, 11 ran.
Moran Gra (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, unable to trouble leaders over 1f out, kept on again final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 13, 8l behind Canford Cliffs (9-1) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
