prominent, jumped path 4f out, lost place, no chance after, eased final furlong
held up in rear, hampered 4f out, switched right and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no danger
behind, moderate late headway
led near stand rail, headed 2f out, stayed on same pace after
held up, driven on outside over 2f out, soon beaten
held up mid-division, hard ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, no impression after
chased leaders over 3f
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
always prominent on outside, effort over 1f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on strongly
very free to post, in touch on wide outside over 3f
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, soon edged left, lost 2nd final stride
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, led 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, rider dropped whip soon after, not quicken towards finish
held up, hampered 4f out, lost action, soon eased, dismounted after line, tailed off
chased leaders near rail, ridden and outpaced halfway, stayed on again inside final furlong
held up mid-division, making headway when not clear run briefly over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, went 2nd final stride
As usual a superb curtain raiser to the Royal Ascot festival and Henrythenavigator can get punters off to a good start, Declarartion Of War and Pencil Hill may be the best alternatives. It has been said that quite a few Irish visitors will be heading home early if this O'Brien runner doesn't land this contest, so expect quite a flood of money for this unbeaten colt. The trainer has an excellent record in this event and the emphatic debut victory of the selection suggests he does have another strong contender. He absolutely pulverised subsequent winner Dick Morris and as there is plenty of scope for improvement he is very hard to oppose. The best of the British contingent should be Declaration Of War. Peter Chapple-Hyam's colt took the step up in class in his stride when cleverley beating a decent field at Epsom. The stable has a good line to juvenile form and he will be hard to keep ut of the money. Tracey Collins has made a terrific start to her training career and it would be an amazing feat for her to get a Royal Ascot winner and Pencil Hill has done nothing wrong in two races to date and could be a threat to all. Coasting and Ruff Diamond are two outsiders worth a mention following recent victories, but we expect the roof to be lifted off the grandstand when the Irish welcome Henrythenavigator into the winners enclosure.
Aaim To Storm (USA) 9-4 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, chased winner home, 2nd of 5, hd behind Burnwynd Boy (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo stk (2) gd in May.
Atheer Dubai (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Bobs Surprise (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Bere Davis (FR) 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, soon hung left, all out, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Romantic Destiny (8-12) by a hd, 11 ran.
Bobs Surprise 9-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 3f out, led just over 1f out, quickened clear, impressive, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Atheer Dubai (9-3) by 4l, 12 ran.
Burnwynd Boy 7-2 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, pushed along 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo stk (2) gd in May beating Aaim To Storm (8-11) by a hd, 5 ran.
Cee Bargara 8-1 (9-5) Made all, soon led, ridden and hung sharply left over 2f out, ended on near side rail overf 1f out, in command final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 6f nov med aut stk (4) pol beating Dream Eater (8-12) by 2l, 8 ran.
Coasting 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, switched right to rails and headway 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in May beating Masaalek (9-3) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Declaration of War (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily to lead well inside final furlong, won going away, won at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs beating Bespoke Boy (9-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Dubai Dynamo 3-1fav (8-9) Tracked leader, led well over 1f out, ran on well, ridden out, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd beating Miss Firefly (8-10) by 2l, 9 ran.
Ernie Owl (USA) Tale Of The Cat colt out of 6f-7f winner Capitol View.
Greek Mythology (USA) 4-7fav (9-3) Close 2nd, led entering straight, kept on well from 2f out, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gf in May beating Slaney Rock (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Henrythenavigator (USA) 4-5fav (9-3) Led after 2f, quickened clear early straight, stayed on strongly, impressive, won at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gf in May beating Dick Morris (8-12) by 7l, 9 ran.
Lindoro 5-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along, headway over 2f out, driven to lead entering final furlong, soon clear, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May beating King's Icon (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Luck Money (IRE) 5-1co-fav (9-3) Made all, clear over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Orientalist Art (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 19 ran.
Mount Pleasure (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra final 150 yards, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Declaration of War (9-0) at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs.
Pencil Hill (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up in 5th, 3rd and headway under 1 1/2f out, led under 1f out, quickened clear, eased near finish, won at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk gf in May beating You'resothrilling (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
Ruff Diamond (USA) 7-2 (9-1) Raced stand side, made all, ridden 2f out, edged right briefly inside final furlong, ran on, won at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd beating Archived (8-9) by 2l, 13 ran.
South Dakota (IRE) 8-13fav (9-6) Disputed lead, ridden 2f out, soon led, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 8, shd behind Pencil Hill (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo stk gd in May.
Swiss Franc 9-4fav (9-5) In touch, ridden and outpaced halfway, switched right over 1f out, chased winner and stayed on final furlong, no real impression, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Hatta Fort (8-12) at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf.
Yem Kinn 11-2 (9-3) Chased leader, led inside final 2f, ridden final furlong, held on well, won at Ascot 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May beating Fitzroy Crossing (9-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
