tracked leader until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
held up, switched left 2f out, soon chased leader, edged right and shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on readily
keen in touch, ridden halfway, hung left and weakened 2f out
in rear, ridden and weakened 2f out
keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader until 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon went 3rd, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on
keen in touch, effort 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
NOSEDIVE is suggested ahead of Orpen Grey and Arcano. The stats are against Arcano as all of the previous ten winners of this race have had more than one start but Brian Meehan's colt impressed when winning at Newbury and the form of the race has been working out particularly well. He also shaped as though he would improve for the run so he enters calculations. Angel's Pursuit will appreciate the longer trip but needs to step up on the form that he showed in a Listed race a week ago. Red Jazz disappointed in the Coventry but probably paid the price for trying to match strides with Canford Cliffs and is capable of better. Reignier, Tawaab and Nosedive were separated by half a length and two and a half in the Norfolk with Diamond Johnny G just under three lengths back in sixth. There's not a great deal to choose between the first three named as Tawaab arguably had the worst of the draw whilst Nosedive would have finished closer with a clear run. The trip shouldn't pose problems for any of them but Haggas' charge could be the one to derive the greatest benefit and could see him reverse the form. Orpen Grey was hugely impressive when slamming the field at Salisbury in a race that Classic Blade took in en route to landing this prize. His success there was reminiscent of the way that Classic Blade won this race and he appears to have plenty of scope; he has a leading chance on that evidence. Niran's Yarmouth win came in a slower time than the seller on the same card and this is a big step up for Noble Greek but Ghostwing's six-length Ayr win was given some substance when the third scored by 10 lengths at Carlisle next time so he shouldn't be ignored with the yard housing some fair sorts this term. Favourites have struggled in recent renewals and there are plenty of plausible winners in this line-up but we've plumped for Nosedive.
Angel's Pursuit (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Took keen hold, switched right start, held up behind leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Iver Bridge Lad (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Arcano (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, shaken up over 1f out, quickened to lead 1f out, pushed along, ran on well final furlong, held on well near finish, won at Newbury 6f (4) gf in Jun beating Showcasing (9-0) by hd, 13 ran.
Diamond Johnny G (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Behind, pushed along halfway, no progress until passed beaten horses inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Radiohead (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Ghostwing 8-11fav (9-3) Chased leaders, led well over 2f out, drew clear inside final furlong, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Benrish (9-3) by 6l, 6 ran.
Niran (IRE) 4-5fav (9-5) Chased leader, led approaching 2f out, driven and edged left towards finish, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo nov stk (5) gd in May beating Brisbane (8-12) by 1l, 5 ran.
Noble Greek (USA) 5-2fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, never any chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Iver Bridge Lad (8-6) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jun.
Nosedive 14-1 (9-1) Not much room soon after start, held up, good progress and going for gap when badly hampered well over 1f out, switched right soon after, ran on inside final furlong, not able to recover, 4th of 11, 5l behind Radiohead (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Orpen Grey (IRE) 2-1fav (8-8) Made all, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, eased final furlong, impressively, won at Salisbury 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Jun beating Royal Desert (8-6) by 8l, 10 ran.
Red Jazz (USA) 11-2 (9-1) Soon pressing winner, disputed lead 3f out, effort and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 10l behind Canford Cliffs (9-1) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Reignier 50-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, headway and squeezed through 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and outpaced by winner final 150 yards, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Radiohead (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Tawaabb 7-1 (9-1) Close up on outside, pushed along to chase leaders 2f out, driven and strong challenge over 1f out, unable to quicken final 100 yards, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Radiohead (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
