pulled hard for most of race, in 6th, in touch 3f out, ridden over 2f out and soon hanging right, no impression over 1f out, soon one pace
took keen hold in rear, in touch over 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, no impression, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3f out, hung right 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon led and set steady pace, quickened tempo 3f out, hard pressed from over 1f out, stayed on well when headed inside final furlong
tracked leader on inner, effort approaching final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden to press leader 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
held up mid-division, not clear run on inner over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, shaken up and ridden to lead inside final furlong, pushed out, readily
There may be only seven runners for this Group one event, but is is a top class line up for this renewal. David Junior is the one that gets our nomination, with Electrocutionist, Manuro and Ouija Board all capable of making it a tough challenge. Brian Meehan's stable star confirmed his well being with victory in the Dubai Duty Free in March. This of course followed an excellent campaign last season, which included a brave victory in the Champion Stakes at Newmarket. His trainer reports him in top form and this gutsy performer will be hard to beat. Electrocutionist landed the Juddmonte at York last term and has landed two races at Nad Al Sheba in very good style. If the Godolphin horses are back to their best he will pose a big threat. French raider Manduro was just pipped in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp last month and this improving colt should not be underestimated. Finally we must mention the Queen Of The Turf Ouija Board who looked back to her best in the Coronation Cup at Epsom and will never go down without a fight. This is certainly a race to savor and we think David Junior could be the one to land first prize
Ace (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Pulled hard in 3rd, led 9f out, headed 4f out, chased winner, driven and lost 2nd 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 5l behind Shirocco (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Corre Caminos (FR) (9-2) Prominent early, disputing 4th straight, went 2nd 2f out, soon pushed along and lost place 1f out, no extra, 5th of 11, 6l behind Laverock (9-2) at Longchamp 1m 1f Grp 1 (A) gd in May.
David Junior (USA) 9-2fav (9-0) In touch, effort 3f out, led over 1f out, easily, won at Nad Al Sheba 1m 1f Grp 1 (1) std in Mar beating The Tin Man (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Electrocutionist (USA) 5-4fav (9-0) Midfield, effort and switched wide 4f out, ran on to lead near finish, won at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) std in Mar beating Brass Hat (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Manduro (GER) 9-2 (9-2) Held up, pushed along and headway on outside from over 2f out, ran on to line, nearest finish, 2nd of 11, hd behind Laverock (9-2) at Longchamp 1m 1f Grp 1 (A) gd in May.
Notnowcato 5-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led and bumped 2f out, ridden and in command final furlong, readily, won at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) sft in May beating Boule d'Or (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Ouija Board 11-4 (8-11) Tracked winner to over 9f out, settled 3rd, chased winner 2f out, strong challenge over 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Shirocco (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd.
