held up, badly hampered entering final 3f, not recover
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon switched left, ran on under pressure inside final furlong
in rear, ridden 4f outr, badly hampered entering final 3f, ran on final furlong
raced wide held up, hampered over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, hampered entering final 3f, not recover, soon eased
tracked leader 6f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no extra near finish
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on one pace
close up, ridden to chase winner 2f out, stayed on towards finish, lost 2nd post
led 2f, close up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on to go 2nd post, not reached winner
raced wide in touch, headway 3f out, no impression final 2f
in rear, ridden 4f out, hampered entering final 3f, never a factor
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden 2f out, ran on
held up in final trio, badly hampered entering final 3f, not recover
held up, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms
close up, broke down badly and pulled up entering 3f
led 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Power, who won the Coventry Stakes on this day last year, probably brings the best form into this having bounced back from a shocking run in the Qipco 2000 Guineas to beat Foxtrot Romeo, Born To Sea, Newmarket third Hermival and Wrote in a strongly-run Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh last month. He wouldn't want any more rain but, with favourites having won six of the last seven runnings of this, is clearly the one to beat. However, MOST IMPROVED was just behind the Ballydoyle colt in last year's Dewhurst and, after an interrupted preparation which forced him to miss the Newmarket Guineas, ran a lot better than the final result suggests in the Prix Du Jockey Club at Chantilly when finishing ahead of Gregorian. He'll need luck in-running from stall 15 but probably has more class than unbeaten stablemate Cogito. French raider Lucayan had Dragon Pulse behind in the French 2000 Guineas but the latter didn't get a great ride that day and was just behind Power in last year's National Stakes at the Curragh. Gabrial was impressive in a handicap at Haydock last month but had earlier been beaten by Arnold Lane at Chester and Dante third Fencing may not have the speed for this, though did finish sixth to Camelot at Newmarket.
Arnold Lane (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, headway between horses over 1f out, ridden and bumped approaching final furlong, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) sft in May beating Gabrial (9-0) by nk, 7 ran.
Born To Sea (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, 9th 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Power (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Cogito (USA) 8-1 (8-12) In touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final strides, won at Sandown 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May beating Stipulate (9-3) by nk, 10 ran.
Dragon Pulse (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) 9th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Lucayan (9-2) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gs in May.
Fencing (USA) 7-2 (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, challenged going well 2f out, ridden over 1f out, not pace of leaders 1f out, held after, eased close home, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Bonfire (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Foxtrot Romeo (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, closer over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Power (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Gabrial (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, switched right well over 1f out, good headway and hung left soon after, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) fm in May beating Lucky Henry (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Gregorian (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) 98th of 20 Saonois (9-2) at Chantilly(FR) 1m 2f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gs.
Hermival (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Settled towards rear, moderate 7th halfway, never a factor, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 4l behind Power (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Lucayan (FR) 33-1 (9-2) Midfield, ridden over 2f out, ran on well from over 1f out, led last strides, won at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gs in May beating Veneto (9-2) by nk, 12 ran.
Miblish 28-1 (8-12) Raced center close up, merged with stand side 6f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 17l behind Trumpet Major (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Most Improved (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) 98th of 20 Saonois (9-2) at Chantilly(FR) 1m 2f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gs.
Power 5-1 (9-0) Settled in mid-division off pace, moderate 6th halfway, closer in 4th over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May beating Foxtrot Romeo (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Saigon 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 4l behind Cogito (8-12) at Sandown 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
The Nile 2-1fav (9-0) Close up, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon edged right, ran to go 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Aljamaaheer (9-0) at Newmarket 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
Wrote (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd and clear of remainder, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong and weakened, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Power (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
