held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, headway and quickened approaching final furlong, strong run, led and edged right inside final furlong, won going away readily
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace after
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up behind leaders, effort 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, green, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden and edged right inside final 2f, soon no impression on leaders
restless in stalls, behind, ridden, no real headway when not much room over 1f out
raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
front rank, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd on line, no chance with winner
chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd on line
reared start, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders
slowly away, took keen hold early and held up in rear, headway into mid-division halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
prominent on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
restless in stalls, made most to over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division towards stand side, weakened over 2f out
pulled hard, steadied into mid-division after 1f, ridden 2f out, soon struggling
front rank on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly
ART CONNOISSEUR runs here in preference to the Norfolk and that decision from connections should be heeded. Michael Bell's colt has looked a really precocious two-year-old in both his outings so far and a low draw will enable his rider to attain an all-important rails position. This is his first attempt at six furlongs but the manner of both his victories indicate that it should not prove a problem. Himalya was well touted prior to making a winning racecourse debut at Doncaster, where he raced very green in the closing stages. Unlike the selection, he is proven over six and reports from Newmarket are that he has improved for that debut victory. Orizaba created a huge impression when scoring on his debut at Newmarket, and the fifth from that maiden has scored since. The apparent Noseda second string Awinnersgame could also go very well. A half-brother to Irish Guineas winner Saoire, six furlongs is on the sharp side for this colt, who justified odds-on favouritism at Haydock, a formline that ties him closely with Art Connoisseur. The fourth from that Haydock maiden has let the form down since. Shampagne has improved steadily with each outing, showing good pace to win at Pontefract last time. Richard Hannon has had a stranglehold on juvenile contests throughout the early part of the season and of this trio, Icesolator makes the most appeal. A fascinating renewal of the Coventry Stakes and Art Connoisseur gets the vote.
Art Connoisseur (IRE) 11-10fav (8-12) Held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and soon quickened clear, edged right near finish, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo stk (3) gd in Apr beating Servoca (8-6) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Awinnersgame (IRE) 4-7fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed out towards finish, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Servoca (9-3) by 2l, 12 ran.
Blown It (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Behind, headway on outer from 2f out, stayed on well to take 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Measurement (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Harwalla (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 6, nk behind Spin Cycle (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stk (2) gf.
Himalya (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, quickened approaching final furlong, edged right and kept on, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Seaway (9-3) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
I Am The Best 11-10fav (8-12) Took keen hold, close up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to gain on leaders near finish, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Asaint Needs Brass (9-0) at Kempton 6f nov med aut stk (4) pol.
Icesolator (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leader far rail, ridden to lead inside final 2f, ran on strongly under pressure inside final furlong, driven out, won at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in May beating Finjaan (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Instalment 11-4fav (9-3) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, switched left over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May beating Great Art (9-3) by a hd, 13 ran.
Intense Focus (USA) 5-2fav (9-3) Led, headed after 2f, close 3rd halfway, lead again over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn frm in May beating Westphalia (9-3) by a nk, 11 ran.
Lord Shanakill (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, kept on well, won at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May beating Awinnersgame (9-3) by 3l, 10 ran.
Orizaba (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leader, led inside final 2f, came readily clear final furlong, very easily, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May beating Johnny Rook (9-3) by 9l, 13 ran.
Peter Tchaikovsky 2-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inner, smooth headway to challenge between horses under 2f out, led 1f out, kept on well, just held on close home, won at Naas 5f 2yo stk gs in Apr beating Americas Dreaming (8-2) by a shd, 5 ran.
Shampagne 9-2 (9-0) Led, headed over 3f out, remained in touch, regained lead 2f out, ran on final furlong, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo stk (2) gf in May beating Salsa Star (8-3) by 4l, 4 ran.
Shaweel 1-2fav (9-3) Made all, shaken up to go clear over 1f out, easily, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Verinco (9-3) by 6l, 4 ran.
Smokey Storm 4-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd beating Indian Art (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Square Eddie (CAN) 22-1 (8-8) Chased leading pair, not much room over 1f out, soon switched left, kept on inside furlong, 3rd of 4, 1l behind White Shift (8-9) at Windsor 5f 2yo stk (2) gf in May.
Thunderous Mood (USA) 6-4jt-fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led 2f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, won at York 5f 2yo mdn (3) gd in May beating Viva Ronaldo (9-3) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Versaki (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ran on well, comfortably, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May beating Noble Jack (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
