pressed leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, driven and headed inside final furlong, held when carried right well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead on inside inside final furlong, driven and in command when hung badly right well inside final furlong
soon pushed along in rear, never a factor
held up, pushed along 3f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
awkward leaving stalls, behind, headway on inside 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway, weakening when hampered soon after
Missile Dodger is a strong fancy in this company. Kate The Great and Dedante are others to bear in mind, while Kheylide also has to be of interest; even though his latest start did not really create the impression that he was improving at a rate of knots. The drop in trip may be a help, though; and Kheylide (also entered at Pontefract on Tuesday) is still worth noting in the betting. Dedante was also below par last time out and comes here with a bit to prove. She does have plenty of pace, though; and is a likely contender to set a fair gallop from the start. Kate The Great was behind the selection when the met in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot last month and obviously has a bit to find on that evidence. However, this smaller field and less hectic environment can help her to reserve her energy; and the daughter of Xaar should not be dismissed. However, Missile Dodger is bred to be effective on an artificial surface and, having impressed when he won a maiden at Bath on his introduction, Ralph Beckett's colt is taken as the one to be on in this company
Missile Dodger (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 25, 12l behind Flashmans Papers (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Kate The Great 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders 3f, 22nd of 25, 17l behind Flashmans Papers (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Kheylide (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, edged left and kept on same pace towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Sapphire Prince (9-3) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Jun.
Dedante 8-1 (8-9) Went left start, soon chased leaders on outer, hard driven 2f out, no chance with front pair, when lost 3rd on final stride, 4th of 8, 8l behind Mrs Kipling (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Jun.
Josiah Bartlett (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Went right start, tracked leaders, weakening when hung left over 1f out, 8th of 10, 13l behind Sunset Crest (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
Speak The Truth (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Mister Green (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in May.
Bold Rose 28-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, no chance when hung right over 1f out, last of 7, 8l behind Countrywide City (8-12) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm in Jun.
Taurus Twins 33-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, chased winner, ridden and hung right halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 9, 16l behind Brae Hill (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
