held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor
fractious on way out, held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway and switched right again over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides
held up tiowards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway near side over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
steadied start, hel up last, good headway near side over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led final 100 yards
made most until over 2f out, stayed chasing leaders until weakened entering final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no progress over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
chased leaders, losing place when hampered over 2f out, soon behind
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, no threat
held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no danger
held up in mid-division, headway going well over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reached leading trio
held up towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
chased leader, led over 2f out until inside final 2f, weakened entering final furlong
raced with one rival far side, on terms with that rival 2f out until no chance and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
held up, good headway near side over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd last strides
held up in nrerar, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led pair on far side, well on terms and kept on inside final furlong, not pace of leading quartett near side
always towards rear, never on terms
started vewry slowly, virtually refused to race, tailed off
A predictably competitive race where compelling cases can be made for many and though he has to give weight to all his rivals, ETON FOREVER is taken to follow up his recent Buckingham Palace success over C&D. Life won't be easy for Roger Varian's charge off a mark of 109, but connections have been notably bullish about him and if he is to make his mark at a higher level, he really needs to be winning this. Noble Citizen is a surprisingly big price given his previous record in the race. He proved no match for Primaeval at Goodwood though he looks to have been campaigned with this race in mind. Global Village won the Victoria Cup last time and is set to re-oppose Bonnie Brae, Brae Hill and Lightning Cloud who were second, fourth and fifth respectively. The first named is sure to be a popular order having justified strong morning support in the Bunbury Cup. Highland Colori attempts to register a four-timer from the lowest draw while Castles In The Air isn't the most prolific of winners but is 5lb lower than when seventh in this contest last year and Raul Da Silva takes off a further 3lb.
Eton Forever (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Raced far side, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led overall well over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out, won at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) sft in Jun beating Jamesie (8-11) by 1 3/4l, 23 ran.
Edinburgh Knight (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Libranno (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Hawkeyethenoo (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Raced centre, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, almost snatched 4th, 5th of 12, 9l behind Mayson (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) hvy.
Bonnie Brae 13-2 (9-9) Raced far side, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led overall inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) hvy beating Captain Bertie (9-3) by 2l, 15 ran.
Bannock (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on well close home, 4th of 7, 1 1/4l behind Libranno (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Field Of Dream 12-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, no extra final 100 yards, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Trade Commissioner (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gs.
Brae Hill (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Memory Cloth (9-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp 105 (2) hvy in Jun.
Excellent Guest 33-1 (8-11) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway on bit 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 30, 1/2l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-3) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Justonefortheroad 40-1 (8-11) Never better than mid-division, 22nd of 30, 14l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-3) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 11l behind Majestic Myles (9-2) at Chester 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) sft.
Bronze Prince 28-1 (9-3) Raed far side, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 23, 11l behind Eton Forever (9-8) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) sft in Jun.
Joe Packet 12-1 (9-7) In touch on rail, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 4th of 16, 3l behind Rex Imperator (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jun.
Global Village (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) Raced near side, held up, pushed along halfway, headway over 2f out, driven to lead group over 1f out until inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 23, 3l behind Eton Forever (9-8) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) sft in Jun.
Esprit de Midas 3-1fav (9-7) Tracked leader, smooth progress to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hard ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Atlantic Sport (9-7) at Haydock 7f hcp 105 (2) hvy.
Lightning Cloud (IRE) 15-2fav (8-11) Raced far side, slowly into stride, in touch, every chance over 1f out, weakened close home, 9th of 28, 3 1/2l behind Dandy Boy (9-8) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Jun.
Castles In The Air 20-1 (9-0) Raced near side, held up in last pair, some headway on near side rail over 1f out, never on terms, 14th of 23, 11l behind Eton Forever (9-8) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) sft in Jun.
Noble Citizen (USA) 33-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, ridden inside final 2f, not clearest of runs towards outside and squeezed through over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Primaeval (8-13) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Capaill Liath (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) With leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 30, 3 1/2l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-3) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Van Ellis 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, waiting for room on inside over 2f out, switched right and headway well over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Chester 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun beating Kimbali (8-9) by 2l, 9 ran.
Dubai Hills 6-1 (9-7) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 49l behind Memory Cloth (9-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp 105 (2) hvy in Jun.
Ducal 4-1fav (8-7) In touch, headway to track leaders, over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jun beating Corporal Maddox (8-5) by nk, 9 ran.
Bertiewhittle 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division on stands' side, 8th halfway, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind An Saighdiur (7-13) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Jun.
Al Muheer (IRE) 3-1fav (9-13) Dropped out start, held up, headway 3f out, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Satanic Beat (8-11) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Deire Na Sli (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 11th of 14, 7l behind Trade Commissioner (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gs.
Highland Colori (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Made all, pressed from 2f out, held on gamely (hand timed), won at Sandown 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May beating Directorship (9-4) by nk, 13 ran.
Escape To Glory (USA) 3-1fav (9-1) Raced stand side, chased leaders, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 6l behind Paramour (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jun.
Van Der Art 11-4 (9-7) Slowly away, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Chil The Kite (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Imperial Guest 20-1 (8-11) Raced near side, chased leader until led inside final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 23, 10l behind Eton Forever (9-8) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) sft in Jun.
Instance 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, never dangerous, 15th of 19, 11l behind Secret Witness (9-1) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
