chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
slowly into stride, tracked leader towards stands side, not level with main group, in rear when merged with others 3f out, headway and hung left from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression on winner, edged left towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 3f out, well beaten over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure, no impression on leaders
slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, some headway 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on towards finish
slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden 2f out,soon lost place, weakened final furlong
in rear, pushed along over 3f out, effort and hung left over 1f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, pushed into lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, hung left and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace
led one rival towards stands side, not level with main group, behind when merged with others 3f out
A very tricky start to the card, but with trainer Brian Meehan and John Gosden having both won this twice in the past decade we should consider Waiter's Dream and Johnny Castle, though DORTMUND gets the nod. Mahmood Al Zaroony has enjoyed a very bright start to his training career and his Dubawi colt went off 10/1 on debut at Haydock, performing very well to be just touched off over a similar trip. That was on fast ground, but his sire also acted with cut, so if the rains persist then he should still be able to travel well enough and his experience can lead to success today. Waiter's Dream is a colt by Oasis Dream, who would probably therefore prefer the rains to stay away. This trip is an ideal starting point and the market should be checked for a guide to his chance, and that of Johnny Castle. The son of Shamardal is related to winners over plenty further than this at three, though he has presumably been showing some of the speed that enabled his dam to win twice over sprint trips as a juvenile and he is respected. Fight The Chance is another son of a 6f two-year-old scorer, while Cult Classic, a Choisir colt with man-of-the-moment Ryan Moore up, and stablemate Welsh Dancer, the mount of Richard Hughes, should both get very competitive. Dortmund is marginally preferred in an informative race.
Blue Cossack (IRE) Ivan Denisovich colt out of Biasca.
Cult Classic (IRE) Choisir colt out of Fashion Guide.
Dortmund 10-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, headway and edged left 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Rerouted (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Dubarshi Dubawi colt out of Asheyana.
Fight The Chance (IRE) Elusive City colt out of Blue Daze.
Four Nations (USA) Langfuhr colt out of Kiswahili.
Glenavon Nayef colt out of Corndavon.
Hamlool (IRE) Red Ransom colt out of Chelsea Rose.
Knox Overstreet Indesatchel colt out of Charlie Girl.
Red Presence (IRE) Redback colt out of Birthday Present.
Trade Storm 11-1 (9-3) Slightly bumped start, soon prominent, ridden and hung left over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Planet Waves (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Uncle Dermot (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leading trio, went 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no chance with winner and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Marlinka (8-12) at Ffos Las 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Waiter's Dream Oasis Dream colt out of Sarah Georgina.
Welsh Dancer 20-1 (9-3) Behind, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Chilworth Lad (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May.
Hawridge Knight Peintre Celebre colt out of Desiraka.
Johnny Castle Shamardal colt out of Photogenic.
