chased leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well, no chance with winner
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, not pace to challenge
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon no impression
held up towards rear, hung left before halfway, soon beaten
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, under pressure 2f out, soon beaten
always prominent, led over 2f out, hung badly left over 1f out, drew clear final furlong
slowly away, soon in touch, effort over 2f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out
All the cliches about watching the betting market apply; and the selection of Francesca D'Gorgio is made in the hope that her previous form is strong enough for her to see off the likes of Aaim For Applause and Major Willy, who make the most appeal from the rest with experience. Alls fair and Driven Snow are interesting newcomers to bear in mind, as both make appeal on pedigree and represent yards more than capable of readying one to strike first time out. Major Willy was in behind a hot pot of Aidan O'Brien's on debut and is entitled to have come on for the run. However, that form has taken a few knocks in recent weeks and an improved effort would appear to be necessary. Aaim For Applause has been the model of consistency up to press - having made the frame on four separate occasions. His experience will stand him in good stead and, as Mick Channon's colt has a likeable attitude, it would come as no surprise to see him gain some just reward for his near misses. However, Francesca D'Gorgio gets that very handy fillies allowance today, which will make life hard for the rest if she runs to the form of her fifth-place effort in the Cherry Hinton (Group 2) here earlier in the month. The Sir Robert Ogden-owned filly also went close in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot, so appears to be the logical choice to gain that illusive first win in this lesser grade.
Aaim For Applause 11-4 (9-3) Keen, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, nk behind Sporting Art (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Alls Fair Bertolini colt, half-brother to juvenile winners Even Easier and Grand Place.
Bridge of Fermoy (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced from halfway, 6th of 8, 23l behind Safari Sunup (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Flashy Photon Compton Place gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Liner and middle-distance winner Water Dragon.
Flying Applause 25-1 (9-3) In touch until weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 16, 6l behind Little Knickers (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Gipsy Prince 10-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and kept on from over 2f out, 7th of 13, 10l behind Hansinger (9-2) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft.
Jimmy Falabella (IRE) Mull of Kintyre gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Major Willy 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, effort halfway, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Achilles Of Troy (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf in May.
Mr Keppel (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Hampered start, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 11l behind Master Chef (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Mudhish (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, hard ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Maryolini (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Shadow Cabinet (IRE) Noverre colt, brother to winning sprinter Undertone.
Spic 'n Span Piccolo colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m2f.
Valentino Sky (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out soon every chance weakened over 1f out, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Legislation (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd.
Whodouthinkur (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 17, 11l behind Raven's Pass (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Driven Snow Choisir filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Francesca d'Gorgio (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Raced alone far side, led and overall leader 4f, still every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind You'resothrilling (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
Ile Royale 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always behind, last of 8, 8l behind Eva's Request (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Dauberval (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Legal Eagle (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
