led until headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, lost touch 3f out, tailed of final 2f
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, led final strides
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no headway, soon weakened
held up, ridden and lost touch 5f out, tailed off final 3f
settled in rear, headway on inner 2f out, driven and every chance well inside final furlong, not pace of winner near finish
held up behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, headed well inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides
trackee leader, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on, nearest finish
started slowly, settled in rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, lost touch 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off final 2f
Colloquial gets the nod over Prins Willem and Theatre, while support for Darasim would also be interesting. The last named has been frustrating to follow (under both codes) lately and will never be one to trust implicitly. He does, however, hold ability when he puts his mind to it and can still be force at this level. Especially from what looks an attractive mark in comparison to some of his best form. Theatre stays well and is running into full fitness after a couple of starts this term. He does need to improve a touch, though, so is not one to go overboard about. Prins Willem failed to land a blow in the Ascot Stakes last time but is better than that. He is versatile regarding his ground but may prefer a slower surface to be seen at his best. Therefore, we turn to Colloquial, who looks to be very much on an upward curve. The five-year-old's half-length defeat by Bulwark at Haydock reads well in the context of this race and, with proven from on the All Weather, the son of Classic Cliche is fancied to outstay the rest on this occasion.
Colloquial 14-1 (9-6) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 3f out, led again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Bulwark (9-9) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Darasim (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden over 4f out, quickly weakened over 3f out, last of 5, 24l behind Ski Jump (8-6) at York 2m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Prins Willem (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway into mid-division when hampered on rails 2f out, no chance after, 18th of 29, 44l behind Baddam (9-2) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
Fortune Island (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, led until over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 10l behind Wunderwood (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Velvet Heights (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up behind, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 6th of 16, 6l behind Salute (8-13) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Archduke Ferdinand (FR) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, went 2nd over 3f out until weakened quickly 2f out, 17th of 29, 26l behind Baddam (9-2) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
Salute (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Held up, short-lived effort over 2f out, 7th of 8, 11l behind Wunderwood (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Madiba 10-1 (8-6) Mid-division, headway 7f out, ridden and switched right over 4f out, chased leader soon after, one pace, 4th of 13, 8l behind Our Monogram (9-1) at Chepstow 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
