tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, faded final furlong
raced freely, held up in touch, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, in touch, under pressure well over 2f out, never on terms
made all, set steady pace until quickened over 3f out, forged clear entering final furlong, easily
chased leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon chasing winner, no impression final furlong
Songcraft has been plying his trade at a higher level in the main this year and only found subsequent Arlington Million runner-up Afsare too strong when last seen in this grade. He'll be thereabouts but has to give weight to a couple of useful three-year-olds in Cameron Highland and GOLDONI. The former started favourite for the Epsom Derby Trial in April but it was the latter who came out on top. It was heavy ground that day but Andrew Balding's charge has won on good to firm and can confirm the form with his old rival, who won at Epsom earlier this month. Vasily and Roxy Flyer looks to have a bit to find at the weights.
Songcraft (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Tracked winner, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, no impression when dropped to 4th last strides, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Quest For Peace (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Vasily 11-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, chased leaders, effort on outside 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 15l behind Motivado (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Roxy Flyer (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 14, 34l behind Motivado (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Cameron Highland (IRE) 6-4fav (8-8) Led 3f, tracked leader, led 2f out, clear over 1f out, driven out, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2f cond Stakes (3) gd beating Ottoman Empire (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 5 ran.
Goldoni (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, switched right, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Sparkling Portrait (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 3f Listed stks 3yo (1) sft in Jul.
