chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon outpaced, stayed on final furlong
held up, bumped early, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish
prominent, every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
chased winner, raced wide of pack over 5f out, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up towards rear, never dangerous
led, raced wide of pack over 5f out, headed, outpaced 3f out, rallied, led again over 1f out, soon hung left under pressure, kept on well
Duchess Royale is a progressive type and she is fancied to continue to blossom in this company; in-form rivals Cactus Rose and Milla's Rocket make plenty of appeal and are also respected, while Ragheed is worth noting in the betting. Ragheed has shown plenty of promise in three starts to date - winning a Thirsk maiden before finishing a respectable sixth in a tough handicap at Sandown last month. He is at the right end of the weights and is one to keep on the right side. Milla's Rocket has also maintained a steady momentum since being fitted with blinkers and comes here with solid place claims. However, she is now on a stiff mark and needs everything to go her way. Cactus Rose has been a bean of light in an ordinary season by Roger Charlton's standards and this son of Zamindar should be noted in the betting. His form looks solid to date and, assuming he handles the ground, he can be a live danger. However, Duchess Royale just makes a touch more appeal at this stage of their development, as she has proven form with cut in the ground. The daughter of Danehill was good value for her winning margin at Windsor 19 days ago and she can be expected to be tough to master as she bids to follow up today.
Manchurian 13-2 (9-4) Mid-division, slightly hampered over 4f out, headway on inside over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Lovelace (8-4) at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Cesc 12-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final 2f, 10th of 11, 31l behind Vitznau (8-3) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Fort Amhurst (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Pulled hard, in touch when stumbled and unseated rider in race won by Record Breaker (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May, 11 ran.
Millestan (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Raced far side, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 19, 8l behind Tarteel (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Cactus Rose 7-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 3f out, led 1f out, ran on well, won at Brighton 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf beating Own Boss (9-3) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Duchess Royale (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, strong challenge from over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, in command when edged right final 100 yards, won at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs beating Siamese Cat (9-3) by 2l, 14 ran.
Milla's Rocket (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Rosbay (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) hvy.
Hannicean 11-1 (9-5) Held up, chased leader and wide straight 3f out, soon lost place and behind, 10th of 12, 16l behind Cape Hawk (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Ragheed (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, settled in 5th, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Zaahid (8-8) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Teasing 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 11l behind Satyricon (8-11) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Padlocked (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-7) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Rock Anthem (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
