in touch, effort over 2f out, carried left, soon chasing leaders, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just denied
in touch, ridden halfway, no further impression
mid-division, effort 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, towards rear, brief effort 3f out
prominent, switched left 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, switched right soon after and ran on to lead close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, bumped when not clear run over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, carried left 2f out and weakened
keen and always in rear
King Of Charm may well upset Benandonner, with Bijli, China Cherub and newcomer Mail Express all respected. King Of Charm posted a promising debut effort when a close third to the more fancied Yellow Card and Prince Of Delphi at Folkestone, and as he should improve for the run, Gary Moore's charge is selected to go on and open his account. Benandonner was sixth in a fair maiden at Newmarket, but whether that entitles him to be a strong favourite is debatable, and he is worth taking on. Bijli hails from a stable that houses some quality animals and he has to be on the short-list, while China Cherub had to be switched on her Nottingham bow and posted a solid effort in finishing third. Mail Express will improve for the run and should be noted in the betting market, but all in all, we feel that it is worth taking a chance on King Of Charm.
Benandonner (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Held up, headway approaching 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Supaseus (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Bijli (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Steadied into mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 12, 9l behind Master Pegasus (9-3) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Indian Sabre (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, outpaced from halfway, 9th of 11, 19l behind Hill Spirit (8-13) at Yarmouth 7f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Kansas Gold 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, outpaced, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Bustin Justin (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
King of Charm (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Yellow Card (9-0) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gd.
China Cherub 16-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and headway when switched left over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Cape (9-0) at Nottingham 6f mdn fll (5) gd.
Mail Express (IRE) Cape Cross filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m including the Group 1 winner Le Vie Dei Colori.
Monaco Prince (IRE) King Charlemagne colt out of 6f-1m1f winner Maytpleasethecourt.
