pushed along to chase leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on and headed towards finish
behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to lead towards finish
in touch, ridden and one pace from 2f out
always behind
led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong
with leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders halfway, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, no impression
Pacific Pride can beat the likes of Red Clubs and Advanced, with Mutawajid and Balthazaar's Gift just a couple more to note. Pacific Pride has been touted for this since his demolition job over moderate opposition at Ayr last month, but it is his earlier form here that gives him a major chance. The son of Compton Place belied his starting odds of 66-1 by getting to within two lengths of Red Clubs in the Coventry Stakes despite still being far from the finished article. He had Amadeus Wolf and Sir Xaar behind on that occasion and should comfortably beat that pair again. By all accounts he has done everything asked of him at home in preparation for today's test and can come through with flying colours, in receipt of five-pound from Red Clubs now. Advanced has plenty of scope but is a big horse and may find this test coming too soon, but he is certainly one to follow for next term. Mutawajid bombed out badly in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood but is worth a second look now that he encounters faster conditions, as does Balthazaar's Gift who bids to make the jump from a Windsor maiden. Titus Alone let his supporters down at Newbury last time but was successful in the Windsor Castle here at the Royal meeting and is worth noting now that he tackles an extra furlong. plenty in with chances then, but we return to Pacific Pride as the answer.
Red Clubs (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Edged right shortly after start, chased leaders in 4th, close 2nd and ridden to challenge 2f out, 3rd and no extra from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 11l behind George Washington (9-0) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd.
Advanced 9-4 (9-1) Keen, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Rising Cross (8-6) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul.
Amadeus Wolf 4-6fav (9-0) With leaders, ridden to lead and edge right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Mullaad (9-0) at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) gf in Jul.
Assertive (9-2) Held up, headway to challenge over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 6l behind New Girlfriend (8-13) at Maisons-Laffitte 5f Grp 2 (1) gs in Jul.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-0) Held up behind leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, pushed clear, comfortably, won at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul beating Overwing (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mullaad (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Always Hopeful (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gs in Jul.
Mutawajid (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (8-11) Pressed leaders over 3f, weakaned 2f out, last of 6, 9l behind Always Hopeful (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gs in Jul.
Pacific Pride 1-8fav (9-0) Led 1f, tracked leader, led on bit over 2f out, soon clear, easily, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Sparkbridge (9-0) by 2l, 5 ran.
Playtotheaudience 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, edged left inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Jamieson Gold (9-0) by a nk, 6 ran.
Saville Road 7-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on close home, 2nd of 7, hd behind Under My Thumb (9-2) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sir Xaar (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-7) Held up, driven to lead well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, hd behind Wovoka (7-13) at Redcar 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Supercast (IRE) 10-3 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge final furlong, always held, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Golden Acer (9-0) at Chepstow 5f nov stk (4) gf in Jul.
Titus Alone (IRE) 2-1fav (8-9) Chased leaders, pushed along from halfway, one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 25, 3l behind Lady Livius (8-5) at Newbury 5f 2yo aut (2) gf in Jul.
