steadied start, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, some late headway, never involved
took keen hold, held up towards rear, not much room on inside over 2f out, some late headway, never involved
tracked leading pair, 2nd 5f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, soon hampered, stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, hung left and weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, rapid headway on outside tracking leaders 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after
dwelt, held up in last pair, headway on wide outside under pressure 2f out, never reached leaders and run flattened out inside final furlong
took fierce hold, soon held up in mid-division on inside, headway over 2f out, soon not clear run and switched left over 1f out, soon not much room on inside, went 4th inside final furlong, no threat
soon led, headed over 2f out, ridden 2f out, hung left and weakened soon after, eased
tracked leader until 5f out, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 2f out
took keen hold, tracking leaders in 5th, headway 3f out, pushed along and went 2nd 2f out, ridden hung left and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, steady headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders and edged left 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to lead close home
No favourite has won this in eight years. Likely market leader MIDTERM has the pedigree of a top-class performer and though he didn't please everyone with the manner of his victory in the Classic Trial at Sandown the time was very quick and he can enhance his Derby claims here. This will be by far the stiffest challenge he has faced as Foundation and Deauville, 1-2 in the Royal Lodge and both running well in the Racing Post Trophy, are also bidding to enhance their Epsom claims with preference just for the former. Kentuckyconnection ran a cracking race when fifth in the 2000 Guineas where he stayed on late but the remainder will need to find more if they are to challenge for honours.
Black Sea (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) In rear, pushed along 2f out, closed from over 1f out, challenged on inner inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead near line, won at Leopardstown 1m lst stks (1) hvy in Apr beating Stenographer (9-3) by hd, 4 ran.
Choreographer (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Took keen hold tracking leaders, 2nd travelling well over 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gs in Apr beating Rex Bell (8-11) by 2l, 9 ran.
Deauville (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Marcel (9-1) at Doncaster 1m Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
Foundation (IRE) 4-6fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Stormy Antarctic (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Apr.
Harrison 5-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on to chase front pair final furlong, always held, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Stargazer (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Kentuckyconnection (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Raced centre until merged with stands side group halfway, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Galileo Gold (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Apr.
Midterm 8-11fav (9-1) Held up in 5th, smooth headway over 2f out, 2nd entering final 2f, soon challenging, led over 1f out, edged right and strongly pressed final furlong, ridden to assert final 100 yards, won at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr beating Algometer (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Muntazah 10-1 (9-0) In touch on outside, headway to dispute lead after 2f, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Foundation (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Sea of Flames 7-4fav (9-0) Made all, set strong pace, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced lead 2f out, soon ridden, joined entering final furlong, driven out, ran on gamely, won at Lingfield 1m lst stks (1) pol in Apr beating Ode To Evening (9-0) by ns, 5 ran.
Top Beak (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead when hung left from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 12 3/4l behind So Mi Dar (8-9) at Epsom 1m 2f (2) sft in Apr.
Victory Bond 2-5fav (9-5) Made all, clear over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (4) gs in Apr beating Under Attack (9-5) by 7l, 6 ran.
Wings of Desire 8-15fav (8-7) Held up, niggled along 4f out, closed from 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, drew clear towards finish, readily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Apr beating Mahfooz (8-7) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
