made all, pushed our lengths clear 3f out, ridden and in command final furlong, ran on strongly
chased winner, disputing2nd from 3f out, chased winner but no impression final 100 yards, until lost 2nd final strides
held up towards rear, effort and pushed along 3f out, no headway final 2f
held up in rear, headway on wide outside 3f out, soon one pace and no impression leader
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
held up towards rear, effort and ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f
held up in mid division, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on final furlong, took 2nd final strides, no chance when winner
tracked leaders until ridden 3f out, not much room on rails and hung left from 2f out, weakened and eased when no chance final furlong
dwelt, held up in rear, hard driven on inner and no response 3f out, soon eased when no chance
took keen hold, settled behind leaders, ridden to dispute 2nd from 3f out until no extra final 100 yards
stumbled badly leaving stalls, behind, ridden hung left and no impression final 2f
Vespone has found one too good in each of his three starts this term but is taken to go one better here at the main expense of Gateman and Parasol. The last mentioned disappointed at Goodwood last time and is surely better than he showed there, although there is a doubt concerning the general well being of David Loder's horses at present. A bigger threat then may come from Mark Johnston's Gateman, who is a consistent performer and can be relied upon to run his usual good race. However, the concession of 3lbs to the selection may be beyond Gateman and Vespone is preferred. Frankie Dettori's mount deserves to win a race of this nature and with the drop to an extended mile expected to suit he gets the nod. The Peter Harris-trained Leporello was a progressive performer last term and made an encouraging return when third behind Bandari (a winner again since) in the Huxley stakes at Chester. There could be more to come from the son of Danehill, especially if the ground dries out further. Duck Row is capable but does not win very often, while Quito looks short of the quality needed to win this. Sir Michael Stoute's Sublimity and Mick Channon's Checkit are worthy of consideration and have claims if reproducing their best form but Vespone holds solid claims and gets the vote.
