chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off
always towards rear, eased over 1f out, tailed off
settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, headway in 4th 3f out, ridden into 2nd 2f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, pulled clear final furlong, easily
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no extra in 5th over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leader in moderate 2nd, closer 5f out, improved to lead under 4f out, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
settled mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th and no impression over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, headway to 2nd 3f out, ridden in 3rd and no extra 2f out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, moderate 7th 4f out, ridden and no impression 3f out, 6th 2f out, stayed on to moderate 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
led and soon clear, reduced advantage 5f out, ridden and headed under 4f out, soon no extra and weakened entering straight
towards rear for most, ridden in 8th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
A late decision will be taken on whether Epsom Derby hero SEA THE STARS takes his chance in the race with John Oxx keen to assess the ground as close to the race as possible. If everything is suitable, he can confirm form with Fame And Glory, Masterofthehorse and Golden Sword, who all finished in behind him earlier in the month at Epsom and will struggle to get the better of him this time. Their only hope is to try and test his stamina to the maximum on this more galloping track over 12 furlongs but Sea The Stars got the distance very well at Epsom and will take some beating if getting the green light from connections. Fame And Glory is a tough performer and will run an honest race again but the difference between the two in the English Derby was obvious two out - Mick Kinane was sat motionless on his mount while Seamie Heffernan was hard at work. His mount responded gamely to get throw down a challenge but he never looked like reeling in the winner. Chester Vase winner Golden Sword was a bit of a sacrificial lamb at Epsom and set too strong a gallop really. He plugged on for fifth to his credit but does not look to have the requisite class to trouble the favourite. Having seen a hefty shower fall at the Curragh on Friday evening, Oxx may well wait for Sandown with Sea The Stars but if he lines up, he is likely to win this with another touch of panache.
Byzantine 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon no extra and weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 17l behind Deauville Vision (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f Listed stks gd.
Drumbeat (IRE) (9-2) 8th of 17, 8l behind Le Havre (9-2) at Chantilly(FR) 1m 2f stk gs.
Fame And Glory 9-4fav (9-0) In touch, 5th straight, switched right over 2f out, headway into 3rd well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Sea The Stars (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f stks (1) gd.
Gan Amhras (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up in touch, 9th and weakening straight, soon struggling, 11th of 12, 19l behind Sea The Stars (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f stks (1) gd.
Golden Sword 25-1 (9-0) Led, kicked on 3f out, reduced lead over 1f out, headed 1f out, soon no chance with winner, lost 3 places near finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Sea The Stars (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f stks (1) gd.
Loch Long (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no impression in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 17l behind Malibu Bay (8-7) at Navan 1m 2yo mdn sft in Oct.
Masterofthehorse (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, 8th straight, good headway between horses over 2f out, driven and stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Sea The Stars (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f stks (1) gd.
Mourayan (IRE) 6-4 (9-1) Raced in moderate 4th, niggled along from 5f out, closed and challenged under pressure in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Fame And Glory (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hdl Grd 2 gd in May.
Recharge (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Soon moderate 6th, closer in 4th from 3f out, no impression under pressure from under 2f out, moderate 3rd and no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 8l behind Mastercraftsman (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 hvy in May.
Rockhampton (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders centre group, ridden and weakened quickly over 3f out, 28th of 30, 33l behind Fareer (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
The Bull Hayes (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to go 3rd, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Grand Ducal (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 hvy in May.
Hail Caesar (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Soon crossed over to track leader, pushed along and lost 2nd 4f out, weakening when slightly hampered over 2f out, soon eased when beaten, 11th of 12, 44l behind Father Time (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Sea The Stars (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Took keen hold early, settled in 4th, 4th straight, tracked leaders in 3rd travelling well 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, produced to lead 1f out, soon in command and stayed on strongly, won at Epsom Downs 1m 4f stks (1) gd beating Fame And Glory (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
