held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, held up in rear, pulled very hard, headway on outside to lead over 8f out, switched to stand side and raced alone over 5f out, weakened well over 2f out
soon led, headed over 8f out, remained prominent, lost place over 2f out
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened final furlong
held up in touch, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten
held up, under pressure over 4f out, headway well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well
prominent, left in lead over 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well towards finish
held up, driven and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well under pressure
A competitive contest rounds off the card and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Toparudi, Gallileo Figaro and Noble Minstrel and the vote is given to Toparudi. The selection was a fair third behind Cotton Eyed Joe last time out on ground softer than ideal. This faster surface should suit and with his yard continuing in good form he looks the one to be on. Gallileo Figaro rates the main danger as he beat Kristiansand with a little in hand last time out. However the drop in trip has to be a concern and he is taken on with this in mind. Noble Minstrel is another that could go well on his latest second behind Full House. That horse has since franked the foem at Royal Ascot and he will not be far away. Dhehdaah travles well in his races but often finds less than expected while Spring Dream's best form is on rattling fast ground and with this in mind for the winner we return to Toparudi.
Noble Minstrel 11-2 (8-8) Held up in rear, steady headway inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Full House (9-5) at Goodwood 2m hcap (4) gd in May.
Most Definitely (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten, 6th of 10, 13l behind Annambo (9-6) at Newbury 1m 5f hcap (5) gf.
Gallileo Figaro (USA) 10-1 (9-8) Prominent, led over 3f out, driven over 1f out and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Newcastle 2m hcap (6) gs beating Kristiansand (8-10) by a nk, 16 ran.
Toparudi 5-2 (9-4) Pulled hard, soon tracked leader, ridden, effort 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Cotton Eyed Joe (8-13) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Dhehdaah 7-1 (8-9) Held up, headway halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 17, 19l behind Kayf Aramis (8-9) at York 2m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Freddy (ARG) 25-1 (9-4) In rear, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 18l behind Annambo (9-6) at Newbury 1m 5f hcap (5) gf.
Three Boars 7-2 (9-5) Held up, hung right over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 29l behind Rare Coincidence (8-2) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Spring Dream (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 4l behind Industrial Star (9-7) at Ripon 2m hcap (5) gf.
Muntami (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Led 1f, remained prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Nawow (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Screenplay 16-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 13, 14l behind Commemoration Day (9-3) at Goodwood 2m hcap (5) gd.
Apache Fort 9-2 (8-5) Held up in touch, switched over 2f out, led 2f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Annambo (9-6) at Newbury 1m 5f hcap (5) gf.
Rose Bien 15-8fav (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 7l behind Industrial Star (9-7) at Ripon 2m hcap (5) gf.
