led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
prominent, ridden along and switched right over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
started slowly, towards rear, never a factor
prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position
towards rear, ridden along halfway, stayed on towards finish
Favourites have a good record in this race, so watch the betting, but, without that, our vote goes to Trees Of Green ahead of Mia's Boy and Day By Day. The selection, who is owned by Godolphin, is making his raceourse debut and there is enough in the profile of the son of Elusive Quality to make him of plenty of interest here. Even though he was disappointing on his seasonal return, Akaiyama holds claims based on his juvenile promise. Day By Day showed some promise behind Truly Enchanting, a handicap winner off a mark of 80 since, and she can go well, particularly given that her stable is in better form now. Kunte Kinteh was placed at Southwell last time but the form only rates in the high 60s, which is fairly modest, and Karl Burke's debutante, Lady Johanna cost 90,000 euros so is one to watch in the betting. Mia's Boy showed plenty of promise in his first two starts and drops back in trip now after a 10-furlong effort. He has to be respected but, for the selection, we will stick with Trees Of Green.
Akiyama (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 23l behind Lacework (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Archimage (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Raced centre, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 11l behind Double Bill (9-3) at Leicester 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Kunte Kinteh 9-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden along when outpaced 3f out, driven over 1f, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Sweet Gale (8-7) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in May.
Mia's Boy 7-2 (9-3) Led for 2f, stayed chasing leader, ridden 2f out and soon weakened, 6th of 12, 8l behind Moon Quest (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Scruffy (IRE) Second Empire colt, brother to 7f winner Stella Marais.
Trees of Green (USA) Elusive Quality colt, half-brother to 5f-1m winner Rockaria and 7f winner Caprarola.
Buds Dilemma 100-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, 12th of 14, 12l behind Zonta Zitkala (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Bunderos (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 18l behind A Big Sky Brewing (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Cardington Queen 100-1 (8-9) Always behind, 8th of 11, 25l behind Sign of The Cross (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gf.
Day By Day 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 8l behind Truly Enchanting (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Lady Johanna (USA) Johannesburg filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Ronnies Girl Tobougg filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Treasure Isle Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to winners from 7f-2m.
