led at decent pace, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders on outer, pushed along halfway, hanging right and weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
held up well in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
took keen hold, tracking leaders on inside, travelling well over 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, not much room and switched out 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to lead entering final furlong, driven out
behind on outer, pushed along over 3f out, hanging right and struggling when slightly hampered over 2f out
dwelt and bumped start, took keen hold and held up, switched out over 2f out, headway on outer and driven to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish
soon pushed along to track leaders, driven over 2f out, soon hung right under pressure, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, narrow lead inside final 2f, headed entering final furlong, faded
held up, pushed along 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well
LORD SHANAKILL may be able to provide Karl Burke with a big winner although there's some serious opposition, the best of which may be Orizaba and Sayif. The American-bred colt was unconsidered on debut but ran a satisfactory race to finish third to Bahamian Babe at Thirsk in April. The following month he posted a hugely impressive performance at York where Shaweel was around 5 lengths behind when making his debut. He followed that with a creditable third in the Coventry Stakes where he gave every impression that he'd relish this step up to seven furlongs and he clearly has the necessary class. Shaweel has improved since the York race and is closely matched with Firth Of Forth on their Newmarket running. Instalment flopped in the Coventry but may prove capable of better whilst Soul City battled on well to win a warm Newmarket maiden and deserves to take his chance. Sayif was another seen in action at Newmarket and he came within a head of losing his maiden tag in a Group 2 but, given the undulating nature of this track it's a concern how green he still was that day. Orizaba returned a beaten favourite in fifth in the Coventry but he was finishing strongly having missed a beat at the start. He routed the field on debut and can be rated as the main challenger to the selection. This is one prize that has escaped the Ballydoyle behemoth in recent seasons although Aidan O'Brien has provided the runner-up on no fewer than four occasions. They are double-handed this year with Set Sail and Westphalia, who is the chosen mount of Johnny Murtagh following his second place in the Anglesey Stakes. The Irish have another strong contender in Ryehill Dreamer who is from the same yard as one of last season's leading juveniles Myboycharlie; he had a choice of engagements following his win in a Leopardstown Listed race and is another to be feared. Lord Shanakill though sets the standard and may just be sent off at a bigger price than his form merits given the illustrious connections of his opponents and he gets the vote.
Firth of Fifth (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Made all, set steady pace, quickened and soon 2 lengths clear 2f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd beating Weald Park (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Baycat (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 12l behind South Central (9-1) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Instalment 14-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 18, 16l behind Art Connoisseur (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Lord Shanakill (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd on line, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Art Connoisseur (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Orizaba (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Reared start, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 18, 5l behind Art Connoisseur (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Ryehill Dreamer (IRE) 10-3 (9-1) Raced mainly 4th, ridden to challenged 1f out, stayed on final furlong to lead inside last 100yds, kept on well close home, won at Leopardstown 7f 2yo lst stk gf beating Vilasol (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Sayif (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Prominent, chased winner 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, driven and hung right towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Classic Blade (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gs.
Set Sail (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Prominent, settled 2nd, improved to lead over 2f out, ran green inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gf in May beating Comadoir (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Shaweel 13-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on well, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Firth of Fifth (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd.
Soul City (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Made all, hard ridden and challenged over 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (2) sft beating Swindler (9-3) by a nk, 11 ran.
Super Pistachio (IRE) 4-5fav (9-1) Raced close 4th on stands' side, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed and no extra from 1f out, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Bushranger (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 gs.
