took keen hold tracking leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well
slight lead until over 5f out, chased leader until over 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, driven and no progress over 1f out, lost modest 4th towards finish
slowy into stride, held up last, no impression when not clear run briefly inside final furlong, plugged on to 4th towards finish
held up in 7th, never a factor
pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden and no progress on outside over 1f out
chased leaders on outside, pushed along when bumped over 2f out, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, no impression
Monsieur Chevalier was a smart two-year-old and is not without a chance if retaining his ability on his belated return to action. Richard Hughes takes the ride, but it's doubtful he could do the weight on stablemate LIBRANNO anyway and the three-year-old gets the vote. He won the Group 2 July Stakes before following up in the Richmond at Goodwood last summer and may get the better of the older horses here after a close-up fourth at Ascot last month. Triple Aspect won this last year and had Monsieur Joe behind at Meydan back in March, while Bated Breath is worth another try at this level having won nicely at Haydock last time. Tropical Treat won a Listed event at Ayr last June and is another to consider in a highly competitive renewal.
Bated Breath 9-4 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gd beating Society Rock (9-0) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Evens And Odds (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, outpaced 3f out, ridden and kept on towards finish, 8th of 15, 2l behind Tangerine Trees (9-0) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Horseradish 4-1fav (9-2) Mid-division, not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, soon ridden to challenge and every chance, held near finish, 2nd of 20, 1l behind Hoof It (9-1) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Monsieur Chevalier (IRE) 18-1 (8-7) 8th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Total Gallery (9-10) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct '09.
Monsieur Joe (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to reach leading duo, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Elnawin (9-7) at Ascot 5f cond Stakes (3) gf.
Son of The Cat (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to improve 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 4l behind Novellen Lad (8-10) at Newbury 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Triple Aspect (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on inside last 150 yards, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Delegator (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Libranno 3-1 (9-4) Led on rail, ridden and pressed over 1f out, narrowly headed 1f out, not pace of leading duo final 100 yards, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Perfect Tribute (8-6) at Ascot 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in Apr.
Elnawin 13-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to close inside final furlong, ran on to lead near line, won at Ascot 5f cond Stakes (3) gf beating Noble Storm (9-9) by hd, 6 ran.
Tropical Treat 25-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in mid-division on rails, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 15l behind Lady Of The Desert (8-9) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sep.
