soon steadied and held up in 6th, pushed along on inside 3f out, outpaced and no chance when switched left over 1f out
held up last, ridden on outside 2f out, soon outpaced and struggling
held up in 4th on inside, not much room on rail inside final furlong, battled on well to 3rd final 100 yards, no chance with leading duo
tracked clear pacemaker, closed over 2f out, led inside final 2f and kicked on, over 2 lengths ahead 1f out and driven, headed and not pace of winner final 75 yards
raced in 3rd, went 2nd over 1f out until 1f out, no impression when hung right insidef inal furlong, lost well held 3rd final 100 yards
steadied and held up in 5th, eased out 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, soon quickened to close, shaken up and strong burst to lead final 75 yards, cosily
led and soon clear, 6 lengths ahead halfway, reduced lead over 2f out, headed inside final 2f, soon weakened and eased
Nonrunner
An intriguing renewal of the feature and if Rip Van Winkle can return to last season's form he should retain his crown but he'll have to come on bundles for his return run at Ascot so the vote goes to the lending miler of his generation CANFORD CLIFFS while Premio Loco should feature prominently. Any staying doubts after a place in the Guineas have been firmly put to bed by the selection who has since made smooth progress to land the Irish Guineas and the St James Place Stakes. There looks as though there should be more to come so although this will be his first go against older horses he should add to his burgeoning CV. Rip Van Winkle was the star horse at this trip last season and the jewel in his crown was taking this race last year. Ryan Moore is a more than decent replacement for the suspended Johnny Murtagh in the saddle but Aiden O'Brien's charge was badly in need of his first run of the season and now has to come on a whole lot for that. Premio Loco has a bit of class to prove but has won a Group Three and Two in his last couple of starts. Chris Wall has his horses running well and another improve effort will have him close. Dream Eater came in for some support early in the week so should be considered but in a great renewal Canford Cliffs looks the pick.
Dream Eater (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Dwelt, held up, headway on outer over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Premio Loco (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 2 (1) gf.
Mac Love 15-2 (9-3) Steadied start, patiently ridden in rear, smooth headway on outer from 2f out, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Goodwood 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep beating Stotsfold (9-3) by 1l, 5 ran.
Premio Loco (USA) 4-1 (9-1) Towards rear, switched left entering straight over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, squeezed through on rail inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, edged left near finish, won at Ascot 1m Grp 2 (1) gf beating Vertigineux (9-1) by 1l, 8 ran.
Rip Van Winkle (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Goldikova (8-11) at Royal Ascot 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Beethoven (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Led early, tracked leader until 5f out, short of room over 2f out, ridden and chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Canford Cliffs (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Canford Cliffs (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun beating Dick Turpin (9-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Encompassing (IRE) 200-1 (9-0) Dwelt, close up over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 31l behind Canford Cliffs (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Beacon Lodge (IRE) (9-1) 2nd of 8 Fuisse (9-5) at Maisons-Laffitte(FR) 1m stk.
