soon pressed leader, ridden 2f out, 4th and one pace when badly hampered approaching final furlong, not recover
soon led, headed inside final 2f, chased winner to over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, ridden and dropped lead halfway, kept on again final furlong
in touch, pushed along 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, effort to lead inside final 2f, ran on well
held up, headway 2f out, switched left and ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, effort when not much room and hampered over 1f out approaching final furlong, stayed on to take 3rd near finish
The Saeed Bin Suroor-trained Perfectperformance could be the key to this, with Wilko and Grand Marque posing the biggest threats. The latter has a little to find with his two main rivals, but has not really done much wrong in his races to date. The son of Grand Lodge finished a neck behind Wilko when the two clashed in the Champagne Stakes earlier this month - an effort that entitles him to plenty of respect. However, Wilko is still unexposed at this trip and there could well be more to come from him now that he is stepped up to a mile. Elliot's World also took his chance in the same Doncaster contest but appears held on a literal reading of the form, while Bekhampsted will also be a big danger if there is sufficient rain in the area before the off. However, Perfectperformance sets a good standard on what he has achieved to date and he can kick-start the meeting for followers of Frankie Dettori hoping for another magnificent day at the Italian's favourite course.
