chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, challenged winner inside final furlong, ran on
always in rear
taken to post early, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
ponied to start, slowly into stride, mainly in rear
led early, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reached leaders
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
held up, ridden halfway, no impression
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mainly in rear
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and not looked happy 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
in touch, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, weakened halfway
close up, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
slowly in rear, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
Withdrawn
A big field for this Group 1 sprint and several look to have solid claims. Bated Breath beat the race-fit Sole Power by a neck on his reappearance at Haydock but did get first run on his rival that day. The forecast good to soft ground could also be a problem here and it would be no surprise if Edward Lynam's consistent sprinter reversed the form if a high draw doesn't prove a disadvantage. Spirit Quartz looks held on Haydock running but it would be no surprise if stablemate and last year's winner Prohibit bounced back to form despite finishing behind Ortensia in Dubai in March and Wizz Kid at Chantilly earlier this month when the three-year-old Stepper Point and Hamish McGonagall were also ahead. Tangerine Trees won last year's Prix l'Abbaye and will be all the better for his run behind Bated Breath at Haydock but we shouldn't underestimate Hong Kong raider LITTLE BRIDGE. He was behind Joy And Fun over 6f at Sha Tin in February but in front at the furlong pole and duly obliged back over 5f there in April. Never in any danger in a Group 2 subsequently, Danny Shum's six-year-old has terrific speed and won't mind the ground so gets the vote.
Amour Propre 15-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Excelette (8-5) at Haydock 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
Bated Breath 2-1fav (9-4) Tracked going well, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, quickened entering final furlong, held on, won at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) fm in May beating Sole Power (9-4) by nk, 12 ran.
Dinkum Diamond (IRE) 7-4fav (9-10) Fly leapt start, raced wide in touch, ridden halfway, edged left and weakened 1f out, last of 6, 10l behind Jonny Mudball (9-1) at Nottingham 5f cond Stakes (3) gs in Apr.
Hamish McGonagall 12-1 (9-2) 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Wizz Kid (8-12) at Chantilly(FR) 5f Grp 2 (1) gs.
Joy And Fun (NZ) 6-1 (9-0) 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Ortensia (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Little Bridge (NZ) (8-11) won at Sha Tin(HK) 6f stk (1) in Apr beating Leading City (8-11) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Medicean Man 25-1 (9-5) Chased leading pair, ridden to challenge when head high over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Mirza (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 105 (2) gs.
Monsieur Joe (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened, eased, 11th of 12, 20l behind Bated Breath (9-4) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) fm in May.
Prohibit 5-1 (9-2) 7th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Wizz Kid (8-12) at Chantilly(FR) 5f Grp 2 (1) gs.
Secret Asset (IRE) (8-13) 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Ato (8-13) at Kranji(SNG) 6f Grp 1 in May.
Sole Power 3-1 (9-4) Not much room soon after start, held up, headway and waiting for room over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, closing near finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Bated Breath (9-4) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) fm in May.
Spirit Quartz (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in touch in 5th, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Excelette (8-5) at Haydock 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
Stone Of Folca 50-1 (8-12) Prominent, led 2f out, ridden and edged left final furlong, stayed on under pressure, won at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf beating Desert Law (9-2) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Tangerine Trees 12-1 (9-8) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Bated Breath (9-4) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) fm in May.
Margot Did (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Always in rear, eased over 1f out, last of 16, 19l behind Mayson (9-0) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
Night Carnation 9-1 (8-11) In rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish, 5th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Mayson (9-0) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
Ortensia (AUS) 6-1 (8-9) won at Meydan(UAE) 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Mar beating Sole Power (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Wizz Kid (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) won at Chantilly(FR) 5f Grp 2 (1) gs beating Stepper Point (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Bapak Chinta (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 11l behind Bated Breath (9-4) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) fm in May.
Stepper Point 14-1 (8-9) 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Wizz Kid (8-12) at Chantilly(FR) 5f Grp 2 (1) gs.
Caledonia Lady 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, raced freely, switched right and ridden 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Pearl Secret (9-2) at York 5f con stks (2) gd in May.
Ponty Acclaim (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, soon led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Pearl Secret (9-2) at York 5f con stks (2) gd in May.
Masamah (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, hung left and beaten from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Bated Breath (9-4) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) fm in May.
