held up in touch, effort travelling well 2f out, soon ridden, found no extra approaching final furlong
took keen hold early, steadied towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, driven and one pace over 1f out, soon no impression on leaders
in touch, headway going well to lead 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, in command but green when went left again inside final furlong, straightened and ran on strongly
pulled very hard early, steadied into mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slight lead to 3f out, chased leader to 2f out, soon ridden, weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never threatened leaders
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd final 75 yards
soon pushed along in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up in rear, ridden halfway, soon struggling
took keen hold, tracking leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon chasing winner, distracted as winner edged left over 1f out and again inside final furlong, no impression
took keen hold in mid-division, hung badly right from over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened quickly and soon behind
slowly into stride, raced keenly and soon prominent, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, lost 3rd final 75 yards
with leader, slight lead 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out
restless in stalls, slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on, never going pace to reach leaders
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, no real headway
Nonrunner
Dream Eater doesn't have a fashionable or expensive pedigree like many of these, and he rates a huge danger based on his Guineas fifth, however it is JUPITER PLUVIUS who is fancied to oblige ahead of Calming Influence and Aqlaam. Aidan O'Brien's Johannesburg colt lost his unbeaten record in the Irish 2000 Guineas when well held behind stablemate Henrythenavigator. That was his first try at a mile and he didn't seem to stay so the drop back to seven furlongs looks a good move as he tackles a larger field but lesser opposition. Quick ground suits and he looks the pick of the Ballydoyle duo. War Officer will no doubt be underestimated because of his Gallic roots, whilst Calming Influence will be hoping to give the 'boys in blue' a boost following the disappointment of flag-bearer Creachadoir's injury. Stablemate Il Warrd must be respected but he has a bit to find with Georgebernardshaw and Paco Boy on their recent French Guineas clash. Aqlaam could be anything after just two runs and the way that he disposed of a big field last time suggests that he won't be overawed here despite his inexperience. Better ground should suit Shallal, whose stable took this last year, the drop in trip will suit Dream Eater whilst Royal Confidence is fairly treated at these weights and would not be one to discard completely. Stimulation is better off at the weights with Calming Influence, who pipped him last time, so he must enter calculations.
Strike The Deal (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Awkward start, behind, never on terms, 9th of 15, 13l behind Henrythenavigator (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Jupiter Pluvius (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Held up, mainly 5th, 4th under 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 10l behind Henrythenavigator (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 frm in May.
Aqlaam Evensfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, led inside final 2f, in command final furlong, readily, won at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May beating Round The Cape (8-12) by 3l, 20 ran.
Billyford (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind My Girl Sophie (8-0) at Naas 7f stk gf.
Bobs Surprise 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, 5th of 9, 10l behind Calming Influence (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) frm in May.
Calming Influence (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead last strides, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) frm in May beating Stimulation (9-4) by a hd, 9 ran.
Dream Eater (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, keen hold, effort over 2f out, soon hung left, stayed on same pace, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Henrythenavigator (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Generous Thought 7-2jt-fav (9-5) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Fathsta (8-10) at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Georgebernardshaw (IRE) (9-2) Mid-division when bumped over 4f out, 9th straight, effort towards outside over 1f out, unable to quicken, 10th of 19, 7l behind Falco (9-2) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Il Warrd (IRE) (9-2) Raced freely early, prominent, 3rd straight, 2nd 2f out, weakened and eased, 12th of 19, 7l behind Falco (9-2) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Red Alert Day 11-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Calming Influence (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) frm in May.
Shallal 16-1 (9-0) Chased leader, driven along over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 4th of 8, 5l behind Paco Boy (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) sft in Apr.
Stimulation (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Always prominent, led 2f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, headed and no extra last strides, 2nd of 9, hd behind Calming Influence (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) frm in May.
Tawaash (USA) 4-1fav (9-7) Made all, ridden and hard pressed from over 1f out, held on well final furlong, won at York 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May beating Swift Gift (9-3) by 1l, 10 ran.
War Officer (USA) (9-1) Held up, smooth headway to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Chantilly 6f stk in Apr beating Elusif (8-11) by 1l, 10 ran.
Royal Confidence 66-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, switched right to challenge 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Natagora (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Beacon Lodge (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up in touch and raced keen, hung left and no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Fat Boy (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Paco Boy (IRE) (9-2) Held up, 15th straight, not much room 2f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 19, 5l behind Falco (9-2) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
