soon tracking leaders, lost place over 4f out, soon hung left, eased 2f out
held up in rear, raced keenly, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, stayed on same pace
made all, challenged from well over 1f out, stayed on gamely
held up towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, weakened over 3f out, soon eased
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon edged right and weakened
in touch, lost place over 7f out, no danger after
behind, some late headway, never on terms
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
held up mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened and eased
steadied in rear, always behind
slowly into stride, soon prominent, under pressure and weakened 2f out
Not many three year-olds have contested this race but a few have gone close and Cool Judgement is certainly of interest with the step up in trip sure to suit but the classic generation's record is offputting and he's passed over in favour of COME ON JONNY. The selection missed the whole of 2007 and has even had a couple of runs over hurdles but he was a useful performer in 2006, has a decent strike rate and looked to be on the way back when finishing second at Windsor last time. The ground was faster than ideal there but he should have his optimum conditions this afternoon and is attractively weighted. That comment also applies to Profit's Reality who wasn't beaten far into sixth in that race at Windsor despite pulling for his head early on. He's yet to win beyond ten furlongs but has made the frame over twelve and has his ground whilst the booking of Darryll Holland takes the eye. John Terry also featured in that Windsor race and he won this contest last year from a 4lb lower mark but he could have his work cut out to follow up. Candle rates a mention as does Abandon who failed to give her running in a Listed race last time, Horseford Hill is relatively unexposed and could feature but of more interest is Tifernati. He's developed into a consistent performer and has a progressive profile but he doesn't appear to relish too much cut in the ground and could find conditions here against him. They should be ideal for Come on Jonny though and he is preferred.
Grande Caiman (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden 3f out, some progress, never better than finishing position, 8th of 13, 4l behind Sahrati (9-2) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Come On Jonny (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) In touch and keen, ridden to lead 2f out, fading when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Sahrati (9-2) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Candle 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Formax (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcap (3) sft in May.
Profit's Reality (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) In touch and keen, ridden 2f out, short of room inside final furlong, ran on again, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sahrati (9-2) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Horseford Hill 13-2 (9-4) Behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take second entering final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Paktolos (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Abandon (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Handy in chasing group, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, 7th of 9, 33l behind Folk Opera (8-12) at Haydock 1m 4f lst stk (1) gf in May.
Tifernati 9-2 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, ridden to lead when edged right over 1f out, driven out, won at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (2) gf in Jun beating Gordonsville (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Mikao (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 6l behind Formax (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcap (3) sft in May.
New Beginning (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, rallied over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Sir Duke (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Haarth Sovereign (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) In touch until weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 14, 36l behind Crete (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Cool Judgement (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Raced wide, held up in rear, headway and hung right from over 2f out, ran on final furlong, too much to do, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Dona Alba (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Bassinet (USA) 4-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, switched left and smooth headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Summer of Love (9-1) by 1l, 9 ran.
Ainama (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, led approaching 3f out, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Desert Sea (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Moon Mix (FR) 9-2 (9-4) Keen, held up in touch, headway 2f out, effort over 1f out, edged left and eased towards finish, 5th of 6, 7l behind Roodolph (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Ruff Diamond (USA) 50-1 (9-4) Tracked winner, ridden and effort 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 7, 14l behind Downhiller (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
John Terry (IRE) 17-2 (9-9) In touch, ridden approaching 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Sahrati (9-2) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Generous Jem 20-1 (8-7) In touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 33l behind Ajaan (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
