held up in rear centre group, under pressure over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders centre group, ridden and weakened quickly over 3f out
raced far side, held up, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out
led centre group, came over to dispute lead with stands side group 5f out, every chance over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, tracked leaders, no headway over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders far side until weakened over 2f out
in touch stands side, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
led far side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch centre group, joined stands side group 5f out, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up behind, headway from 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, led near finish
tracked leader stands side, lost touch and behind 3f out, eased final furlong, tailed off
held up in rear centre group, joined stands side group 5f out, some headway from 2f out, never nearer
raced far side towards rear, headway over 2f out, led that group well over 1f out, pressed final furlong, headed and lost 2 places close home
started slowly, soon in touch stands side, ridden to lead that group over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, caught near finish
raced far side, held up, not troubled leaders over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders stands side, ridden and no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace
in touch far side, effort over 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out
prominent centre, joined stands side group 5f out, soon ridden and weakened 3f out
in touch stands side, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch centre, joined stands side group 5f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out
in touch far side, led that group over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
behind stands side, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace
started slowly, always behind stands side, never a factor
tracked leaders stands side to 4f out, weakened from 3f out
tracked leaders far side, pressed leaders 2f out, disputed lead and every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish
raced stands side, led, joined 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced stands side, held up in rear, kept on from 2f out, never nearer
raced far side, held up, chased leaders 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear far side, kept on final 2f, never near leaders
prominent stands side, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten and weakened quickly
ROMAN REPUBLIC is taken to come out on top here; he holds Magaling, Emirates Roadshow, Deadly Secret and Uniquely Poised on recent running¿s and is taken to fend them off once again. The big danger should be Desert Creek who also has the beating of a few in the field on his wins at Haydock and Windsor. The selection comes here on the back of a win at Doncaster and he looks to be very progressive. He has an 8lb rise in the weights for that success but he evidently gets on well with jockey Royston Ffrench and further progression is expected. Espiritu took to the first-time visor at Beverley last time but his mark of 91 looks stiff, so of more interest may be recent Thirsk winner Secret Society who has been aimed at this race for some time. Shampagne's mark of 103 looks high enough, whilst Rockhampton has his first start in handicap company today and looks an interesting Irish runner. Desert Creek is very progressive but he will have needed to improve further to defy a 10lb rise in the weights in this better race, although his trainer is a master at improving three-year-old's. Stablemate Mirrored is also on the upgrade and Mick Kinane is a fine substitute for Ryan Moore, whilst Mutamaashi and Fareer both have solid handicap form to their name this season and give owner Sheikh Hamdam Al Maktoum a strong hand. Invisible Man and Eastern Empire are progressive and are yet another two names to add to the long list of dangers. Stablemates Tartan Gunna and Crackdown must be considered but it is the fellow Mark Johnston-trained Roman Republic who can conquer all.
Shampagne 6-1 (9-3) Raced far side, close up in main group, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Four Winds (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo stk (3) gf in May.
Rockhampton (IRE) 1-3fav (9-0) Settled in rear, headway 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, narrow lead inside last 200 yards, ridden and kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m 4f 3yo stks pol in May beating Walk Beside Me (8-9) by nk, 4 ran.
Desert Creek (IRE) 5-4fav (7-12) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, driven out final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May beating Set The Trend (8-3) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Crackdown (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr beating Firebet (9-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Mishrif (USA) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, soon one pace, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Ocean's Minstrel (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd.
Viva Ronaldo (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, driven and weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 15, 18l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.
River Captain (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, closed up entering straight, led over 2f out, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd beating Tepmokea (8-10) by 5l, 17 ran.
Deadly Secret (USA) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Hyades (USA) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Doctor Crane (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Fareer 10-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 15, 8l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.
Markyg (USA) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 15, 9l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.
Roman Republic (FR) 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt and soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs beating Deadly Secret (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Espiritu (FR) 10-11fav (8-13) Held up behind leaders, smooth headway over 1f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) fm beating Crime Writer (8-13) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Secret Society 7-4fav (9-4) Soon outpaced and towards rear, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) fm beating Brierty (9-3) by 5l, 10 ran.
Uniquely Poised (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden along when outpaced over 2f out, not recovered, 7th of 9, 7l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Brief Encounter (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May beating Hartley (9-4) by nk, 14 ran.
Tudor Key (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Took keen hold in rear, some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 6, 4l behind Doctor Crane (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Tartan Gunna 10-1 (9-6) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Cloudy Start (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Eastern Empire 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, switched left 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, quickened to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear comfortably, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May beating Star Links (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Magaling (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 9l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Suruor (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway from 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May beating Russian George (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Canwinn (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 13l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.
Mutamaashi 10-3 (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon hung right and one pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Doctor Crane (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Aurorian (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 17, 9l behind River Captain (9-1) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Mirrored 11-8fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to press leader over 1f out, driven to lead final 75 yards, ran on well, won at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Al Sabaheya (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Emirates Roadshow (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Took keen hold to lead, headed after 1f and settled behind leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Satwa Laird 9-2fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, never reached beyond mid-division, 10th of 15, 9l behind Cloudy Start (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Invisible Man 5-4fav (9-3) Made all, set steady pace, quickened over 2f out, shaken up final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Merdaam (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Big Bay (USA) 9-4fav (9-0) Close up, led over 2f out, ridden and soon joined, driven and headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 12, hd behind Lowther (9-12) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Tarzan (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) In touch, effort under pressure to chase leaders over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 15l behind River Captain (9-1) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
