prominent on outer, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra and weakened towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong
led after 2f, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
held up behind, plenty to do 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed clear, readily
steady to start, behind, not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, eased over 2f out, tailed off
always rear, weakened 2f out, eased over 1f out
led 2f, soon ridden, gradually weakened
steady to start, held up towards rear, ridden and slightly outpaced over 2f out, kept on but never a danger
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakening when hampered over 2f out, no chance afterwards
steady to start, settled in rear, headway and hung right from 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden and edged left over 2f out, no impression, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
This has long been the target of Levera who hopefully will prove up to the task against the likes of Secret World, Red Clubs, Asset, Cousteau and Jeremy. Alan King has had plenty of big-race success over jumps, but he has never had a horse of Levera's quality on the Flat, and everyone concerned with the colt is excited by his progress. From the day that he stormed home on his reappearance at Newmarket, the Jersey Stakes has been the plan, and subsequent successes at headquarters and in a Listed contest at York have done nothing to detract from his chances here. Red Clubs will be suited by the drop back to seven furlongs after failing to stay in the 2,000 Guineas, while Secret World did nothing wrong in capturing his division of the Wood Ditton and is highly thought of. However, his entries in the Sussex Stakes and Coral-Eclipse suggest that this half-brother to Derby runner-up Walk In The park will find the trip too short. Asset was another Guineas flop but he was impressive in the Easter Stakes at Kempton and should not be dismissed back over seven furlongs. Cousteau needs to improve, as does Jeremy, but both are respected, as is Racer Forever. Levera definitely sets the standard here though and can complete a four-timer under Jamie Spencer.
Red Clubs (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 9l behind George Washington (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Assertive 10-1 (8-10) In touch, effort on outside, hung left over 1f out, soon eased when no chance, 9th of 10, 12l behind One Putra (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Asset (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 7l behind George Washington (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Cousteau 7-4 (9-3) Raced centre, made all, ridden clear over 1f out, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May beating Majestic Halo (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Jeremy (USA) 15-8fav (8-12) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, hard ridden and stayed strongly to lead close home, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) sft in May beating Wake Up Maggie (8-7) by a nk, 6 ran.
Sunny King (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Pulled hard, led 5f out, pressed 2f out, soon headed, rallied to press for 2nd near finish but no chance with winner, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Racer Forever (8-13) at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd.
Levera 10-11fav (8-13) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go clear inside final furlong, won at York 7f lst hcp (1) gs in May beating Antica (8-7) by 5l, 6 ran.
Manston (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Slight lead, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 10l behind Kingsgate Prince (9-1) at Newbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Proud Killer 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, switched left over 1f out and headway, led 1f out, kept on gamely, won at Chepstow 6f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May beating Sensuous (8-12) by a nk, 6 ran.
Racer Forever (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Keen hold, tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged between horses 2f out, soon led, in command final furlong, won at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd beating Bouboulina (8-8) by 3l, 6 ran.
Saville Road 4-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden and unbalanced over 1f out, switched right and ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo stk (4) gf in Apr beating Dark Islander (8-12) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Secret World (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Held up in rear, patiently ridden and always going well, smooth headway from 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr beating Mosharref (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Mednaya (IRE) (8-8) 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Marchand D'or (8-11) at Longchamp 7f 3yo stk in May.
Rydal Mount (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Prominent, led approaching 2f out, soon ridden clear, won at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) sft in May beating Quintrell (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
