raced wide in mid-divison, ridden and slightly outpaced approaching 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders
steadied start, very keen behind, headway on inside over 2f out, effort behind leaders over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, effort and every chance approaching 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
settled towards rear, headway from 2f out, switched right over 1f out, quickened nicely to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, readily
behind, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, not troubled leaders
prominent on outside, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, in rear, still last over 2f out, never a factor
towards rear, headway from 2f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, gaining near finish
held up behind mid-division, good headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, closed on leaders near finish
pulled very hard in 4th, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and hung right over 2f out, pressed approaching final furlong, no extra when headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway to challenge over 1f out, soon edged right, no extra and one pace inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Kensington Oval is quickly pitched into tough company and must be respected, but KING OF ROME is dropping in grade and he is selected ahead of Unnefer, Pampas Cat and Dr Faustus. Second in the Lingfield Derby Trial, King Of Rome was the surprise choice of Johnny Murtagh for the Derby. He ran in midfield despite not looking entirely happy with the track and trip, so now dropped in distance on a more conventional track, he must be considered. The stable, at the time of writing, have already started the week well and he looks the pick of these. Expect further improvement from recent winners Collection and Dr Faustus, with the latter impressive on his handicap debut but realistically he has plenty to find here. First-time blinkers may bring about some improvement from Alfathaa and Central Station, but both have a little to prove now. Unnefer is the top-rated horse in the line-up and he holds Pampas Cat on their recent Newmarket clash; he is still open to more improvement despite having plenty of experience but he has a penalty to shoulder here. At a price Without A Prayer could go well for Oaks-winning trainer Ralph Beckett, however it is King Of Rome who is the fancy.
Unnefer (FR) 10-11fav (9-0) In touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) frm in May beating Pampas Cat (9-0) by 1l, 5 ran.
Alfathaa 40-1 (9-0) Raced keenly and prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 21l behind Henrythenavigator (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Central Station (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace to 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Hebridean (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 frm in May.
Collection (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Held up, headway and not clear run over 3f out, kept on to lead inside final furlong, comfortably, won at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May beating Indian Days (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Dr Faustus (IRE) 5-4fav (8-8) Keen, close up, led 3f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in May beating Ramona Chase (8-11) by 3l, 11 ran.
Feared In Flight (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Doctor Fremantle (8-12) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Kensington Oval 7-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway under pressure from over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, gamely, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs beating Eqbaal (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Khateeb (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Raced on outer, close up 3rd, ridden and no impression on leader 2f out, soon outpaced, 4th of 6, 7l behind Redolent (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst stk (1) sft in May.
King Of Rome (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, headway halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 21l behind New Approach (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Latin Lad 13-2 (8-12) Raced keenly, led, hung right from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 30l behind Tajaaweed (8-12) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Moynahan (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced well over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on, never able to challenge, 6th of 15, 8l behind Henrythenavigator (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Pampas Cat (USA) 15-8 (9-0) Jumped right start, tracked leaders, led approaching 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Unnefer (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) frm in May.
Staying On (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in May beating Commander Cave (9-1) by a hd, 13 ran.
Whitcombe Minister (USA) 25-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bankable (9-5) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) sft in May.
Without A Prayer (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Made all, set steady pace, quickened approaching 2f out, driven inside final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo stk (3) gf in May beating Moyenne Corniche (8-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Fanjura (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, effort when short of room and snatched up entering final furlong, soon eased and lost 4th place, 5th of 7, 8l behind Without A Prayer (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo stk (3) gf in May.
