tracked clear leader, closed over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on
held up in last trio, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in 5th, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair inside final 2f, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, stayed on to close on winner close home, always held
steadied start, held up last, ridden and no response 2f out, well beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in 6th, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair approaching final furlong, no extra and dropped to 4th towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led and soon clear, reduced lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up in last trio, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out,ridden and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on to 3rd towards finish, closing close home
Fury, fifth in the 2000 Guineas, only went down by a head to Tazahum over a mile at Sandown next time. Already proven on a softer surface, William Haggas' colt should appreciate the drop to 7f and is a serious contender here. Strong Suit is attempting to redeem his reputation having finished last on his reappearance in the Greenham but faces a stiff task under top weight while Codemaster has more to do than when landing a Listed contest at Newmarket, though has the beating of Utley on that run and is another who'll be at home on the ground. Oracle may have been flattered by his third in the Irish 2000 Guineas and looks held by a couple of these on last year's form while the French 2000 Guineas form has taken a few knocks recently so the claims of Havane Smoker, second at Longchamp, should also be treated with caution. Unbeaten WESTERN ARISTOCRAT has only won a maiden and a handicap but overcame trouble in running to score at Haydock last month under a big weight and is progressing at a rate of knots - he could be the value in this opener.
Strong Suit (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Held up in rear but in touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, last of 6, 13l behind Frankel (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Splash Point (USA) 9-1 (8-9) Always behind, 10th of 14, 17l behind Khawlah (8-3) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f 3yo Grp 2 (1) in Mar.
Codemaster 7-2 (9-0) Raced center, tracked leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, edged left and quickened clear, impressive (new track record), won at Newmarket 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May beating I Love Me (8-9) by 2l, 6 ran.
Havane Smoker 18-1 (9-2) 2nd of 14, 2l behind Tin Horse (9-2) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Majestic Myles (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) In touch, headway under pressure to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not much room and bumped towards finish, 5th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Lexi's Hero (8-11) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Oracle (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression leader final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Roderic O'Connor (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Sikeeb (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 10l behind Sagramor (8-2) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Utley (USA) 5-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden over 3f out, slightly outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Hooray (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd.
Western Aristocrat (USA) 7-4fav (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May beating Rhythm Of Light (9-7) by ns, 12 ran.
Fury 7-4fav (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 5, ns behind Tazahum (8-12) at Sandown 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gs in May.
