held up, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
prominent, led over 1f out, edged left and soon headed, ridden and swerved right, bumped winner final furlong, lost action and soon eased
keen, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, led 1f out, ridden and bumped inside final furlong, ran on
raced keenly, led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, effort 2f out, ridden and soon one pace
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
John Gosden's Donativum is taken to score in an interesting maiden where there are a number of runners in with a chance, and some decent form to mull over. Donativum made apleasing debut at Newbury behind an exciting Mick Channon newcomer, finishing fourth and finishing well. He shaped as if he would have learned from the experience and out of a dam who won over this trip and was useful, Donativum is the one to support here. Others of note include Paul Cole's Duke of Aquitaine who was a decent third last time, although the form is hard to weigh up and he is taken on. Barry Hills' Senatorial ran well at Chester when fourth, though the second has been a beaten favourite since. Of the newcomers Ed Dunlop's Zafaan may be the pick, though Kevin Ryan's Distinctive Spirit is respected, while The Queen's Free Agent may need further. Donativum looks the answer.
Battle of Hastings Royal Applause gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m4f and over jumps.
Billy Beetroot (USA) Rossini colt, half-brother to two winners from 5f to 1m.
Donativum 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon pushed along in rear, shaken up and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 11l behind Orizaba (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Duke of Aquitaine (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Instalment (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Free Agent Dr Fong colt, brother to 1m4f winner Criterion, half-brother to 1m4f winner Rainbow's Edge.
Senatorial 9-4fav (9-3) Dwelt, forced wide after 1f, headway over 3f out, pressing leaders 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Rebecca de Winter (8-12) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf in May.
Special Cuvee Diktat colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
Superstitious Me (IRE) Desert Prince filly out of a moderate racemare.
Distinctive Spirit (IRE) Elusive City colt out of winning sprinter Prince's Passion.
Zaffaan Efisio colt out of useful 7f & 1m winner Danceabout.
