mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no impression over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader near side trio, outpaced, no chance with centre group from 2f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, effort to chase leaders over 1f out, every chance, no extra inside final furlong
settled towards rear, steady headway from 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, not troubled leaders
led near side trio until no chance, weakened over 2f out
with leader, weakened quickly from 2f out
held up behind mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, no chance over 1f out
always towars rear, never on terms
prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra 150 yards
last of near side trio, always in rear, no chance final 2f
prominent in centre group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead final strides
soon led, hard pressed over 1f out, kept on gamely until caught final strides
switched right soon after start to centre group, ridden, not clear run 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly, held up, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders to halfway, weakened quickly 2f out
stumbled start, behind, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never nearer
Another treat in store, with Tuesday's King Stand heroine Miss Andretti bidding to double-up, but we shall take her on with Amadeus Wolf, while Takeover Target, Firenze and Asset all command respect. There is no doubting the class of Miss Andretti, who broke yet another course record when scorching home in the King's Stand Stakes, repelling the best that the Brits could offer in the process, and granted she will not be hindered by the step back up to six furlongs. She should hold fellow Aussies Magnus and Takeover Target on recent form, but Kevin Ryan is quietly confident that Amadeus Wolf is back to his very best, and if that is the case, he could be the one to put a dent in the reputation of Lee Freedman's speedball. Winner of the Middle Park Stakes in 2005, Amadeus Wolf found life tough against his elders in all the big sprints such as the July Cup and Nunthorpe last term, but emerged with credit each time. However, he has strengthened up significantly this season judged by his comeback victory in Group 2 company at York, and is ready to run the race of his life today. Firenze found five furlongs too short in the Temple Stakes at Sandown and will relish the return to her best trip, but is up against it in truth, while Asset looked the part in the Abernant Stakes, and lines up fresh after a break. The Stewards Cup winner Bordelescott may go well at a big price, but let's face it, this is a Group 1, and in a race in which another fast time seems assured, we shall pin our hopes on Amadeus Wolf to stop the runaway train that is Miss Andretti.
Al Qasi (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 3l behind Amadeus Wolf (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Amadeus Wolf 3-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May beating Red Clubs (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 7l behind Munaddam (9-7) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gd in May.
Assertive 11-4 (9-0) Chased leader, led 2f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, won at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf beating Borderlescott (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Asset (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Always prominent, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gf in Apr beating Assertive (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Baltic King 7-1 (9-0) Held up, driven on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 8l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Borderlescott 7-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced when not clear run from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd final stride, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Bygone Days 6-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, switched left 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leader, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Fayr Jag (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders over 3f, 6th of 9, 7l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Magnus (AUS) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 20, 2l behind Miss Andretti (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Sakhee's Secret (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Quito (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Mine (9-0) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gf.
Red Clubs (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Started very slowly, in rear and soon ridden along, never a factor and eased inside final furlong, last of 8, 18l behind Sierra Vista (9-1) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gs in May.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Dwelt, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Amadeus Wolf (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Soldier's Tale (USA) 4-6fav (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Mine (9-0) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gf.
Takeover Target (AUS) 11-2 (9-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on to chase leaders final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Miss Andretti (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Firenze 5-2fav (9-1) Steadied start, behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sierra Vista (9-1) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gs in May.
Miss Andretti (AUS) 3-1fav (9-1) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf beating Dandy Man (9-4) by 2l, 20 ran.
Drayton (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Raced far side, prominent, led and overall leader over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 21st of 24, 16l behind Cockney Rebel (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Hamoody (USA) 4-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 7l behind Prime Defender (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst hcp (1) gf in Apr.
Wi Dud 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never near leaders, 5th of 8, 5l behind Sierra Vista (9-1) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gs in May.
Mastership (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, headway going well over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression on leaders, 4th of 9, 3l behind Howya Now Kid (8-13) at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gs.
