chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, ridden halfway, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
slowly away, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left and one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
with leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, not quicken
Cumin heads our shortlist, with Gweeba and Deccan Express expected to give the daughter of Fusichea Pegasus the most to do. This race has been won by some useful types in years gone by and the form is usually worth following. Gweebara sets the standard from those with experience and will be a popular choice after his solid effort in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. He does need to keep improving but is going the right way and, as he should handle the firm ground, a big run can be anticipated. However, Cumin, who also took her chance in the Chesham and, like Gweebara, may have finished closer to the winner had she not met trouble in running, makes a touch more appeal this time. The Barry Hills-trained filly cost $600,000 at the sales and is easily the most expensive purchase in the field. There is plenty of stamina in her bloodlines and she is sure to get better with experience. The form of her debut run is working out well and she will be hard to keep out of the frame here. Deccan Express was not given a hard time on his debut at Sandown and also catches the eye as one for the future. He will stay at least a mile in time but it will come as no surprise to see him post a much better display this afternoon. Obe Royal can also be expected to pay his way in due course, while support in the betting ring for Dafour would also be interesting as his trainer, Mark Johnston, has won this race four times in the last ten years. Nevertheless Cumin has all the ticks in the right boxes and is fancied to get off the mark this afternoon.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leaders on inside, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Sanbuch (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Jun.
Darfour 18-1 (9-3) Dwelt, pushed along and outpaced towards rear, hung left and wandered from over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 9, 9l behind Ela Aleka Mou (8-12) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jun.
Deccan Express (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway from 2f out, kept on but never troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 5l behind Nur Tau (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Go Red 80-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 10l behind Jane of Arc (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Gweebarra 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not pace to challenge, 5th of 11, 4l behind Champlain (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Medicine Path Danehill Dancer colt out of 5f winner Indian Mystery.
Obe Royal Wizard King colt, brother to winners up to 7f, half-brother to winners up to 7f.
Stark Contrast (USA) Gulch colt, brother to 5f-1m winner Nasty Storm, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m1f.
Cumin (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 6th of 11, 4l behind Champlain (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
