soon led, ridden along from 5f out, driven and headed over 3f out, weakened quickly, dismounted after line, lame
soon tracked leader, ridden 6f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
took keen hold in touch, ridden along 7f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
held up in rear, short lived effort on wide outside and driven over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, virtually pulled up final 3f, tailed off
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on strongly
slowly into stride, in rear, reminders 10f out, headway under pressure 3f out, never reached leaders, no impression final 2f
held up in mid-division, reminder 6f out, headway to chase leaders 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, no impression, lost 2nd final strides
in touch, headway to track leaders halfway, driven along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridde to chase leaders approaching straight, weakened over 1f out
close up in 4th, chased leaders from 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides, no chance with winner
raced wide towards rear, headway and in touch approaching straight, driven and weakened 2f out
fractious in stalls, slowly away, in rear until passed weakening horses final furlong
in rear, driven along on outside 3f out, moderate late headway, never in contention
Nonrunner
French raider Darestan has arguably the best form on offer but he may want a softer surface and, given trainer Mark Johnston's excellent record in this contest, preference is for Serengeti, who gets the vote ahead of Secret Tune. The last mentioned has shown progressive form but has more to do than when landing a Musselburgh handicap last time so may be best watched. David Wachman's Consulate has shown progressive form but is another looking to step up from handicap form into Group 3 class and may struggle to do so, while David Elsworth's Pathos is far from certain to stay this far. Aidan O'Brien's Mahler was highly tried in the Derby last time and should appreciate the drop in class today over a trip that should suit. He makes more appeal than the Michael Jarvis-trained Veracity who needs to improve again to trouble the judge. Godolphin's Eastern Anthem has the ability to take a hand here but is far from certain to stay this far. Mark Johnston's Hearthstead Maison has disappointed of late and preference is for stablemate Serengeti who has shown progressive form in handicaps and has plenty of stamina in his pedigree so should stay the trip.
Actodos (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-7) Led after 1f, set steady pace afterwards ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on gamely, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Madaarek (9-4) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Ask The Butler 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, raced keenly, pushed along over 6f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Veracity (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd in May.
Consulate (IRE) 4-1fav (8-6) Always prominent, 4th halfway, led 4f out, clear early straight, stayed on well, easily, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp 0-90 gd beating Flamingo Rainbow (8-1) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Darestan (IRE) (9-2) Soon led, ran on straight, driven out, won at Longchamp 1m 4f stk beating Kandari (8-10) by 1l, 9 ran.
Hearthstead Maison (IRE) 13-8fav (9-0) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden, edged left and stayed on from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Lucarno (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Leander 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, last, losing touch straight, 14th of 17, 33l behind Authorized (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd.
Mahler 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 10th, ridden straight, soon beaten, 11th of 17, 20l behind Authorized (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd.
Metaphoric (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up behind leaders, ridden 3f out, no impression over 1f out, eased when beaten well inside final furlong, last of 4, 8l behind Soldier Of Fortune (9-2) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Secret Tune 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, chased leader after 4f, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Gull Wing (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Serengeti 4-7fav (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final 3f, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May beating Oakley Heffert (8-9) by 7l, 6 ran.
Sunley Peace 15-2 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Hi Calypso (9-5) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Veracity 9-2 (8-11) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd in May beating Ask The Butler (8-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Brisk Breeze (GER) 1-12fav (8-12) Always going well, led over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, very easily, won at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May beating Whodunit (9-3) by 7l, 8 ran.
Pret A Porter (UAE) 33-1 (9-3) Started slowly, in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on, nearest finish, 7th of 15, 8l behind Hi Calypso (9-5) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Shimoni 16-1 (9-0) Slowly away, soon recovered, tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, soon wandered left and right under pressure, weakened 3f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Cosmodrome (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in May.
Eastern Anthem (IRE) 3-10fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 3, 1 1/2l behind Halicarnassus (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Pathos (GER) 3-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, not clear run until switched left over 1f out, ridden and kept on to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gd beating Arena's Dream (9-0) by a hd, 7 ran.
