tracked leaders in 5th, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, plugged on final 2f, never on terms
mid-division early, soon tracking leaders, led over 2f out until 2f out, no impression when lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led 2f, tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, led 10f out, pushed along over 3f out, headed and weakened rapidly over 2f out
held up in mid-division and always travelling well, smooth headway on outside 3f out, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly
held up towards rear of mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd close home
mid-division on inside, not clear run 3f out and over 2f out, 4th and no impression when edged left inside final furlong
in mid-division when hampered after 1f and dropped to rear division, never on terms after
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, held up towards rear, never involved
always behind, tailed off
SAXON WARRIOR has all the credentials to become Aidan O'Brien's seventh Derby winner. The unbeaten 2000 Guineas winner, a son of the brilliant Japan-based Deep Impact, has a pedigree packed with stamina and the Triple Crown could be on the agenda if he's successful here. He showed the necessary blend of speed and stamina to land the first colt's classic and it's difficult to see how the likes of Masar and Roaring Lion can reverse the form though the latter was undoubtedly impressive in the Dante. As we saw last year, the Ballydoyle battalions are not here for the outing though none have shown anything like the quality it takes to win the great race. Dermot Weld's horses are flying so Derrinstown winner Hazapour isn't coming without a realistic chance and the booking of Frankie is a master stroke. He will enjoy some cut in the ground as will Young Rascal, whose trainer has won this in the past and doesn't run them unless convinced of a big effort. He has the kind of action suited to soft going and is progressing fast.
Dee Ex Bee 12-1 (9-0) Raced wide in touch, ridden and headway when bumped over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Young Rascal (9-0) at Chester 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Delano Roosevelt (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 6th halfway, headway 1 1/2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on strongly to 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Hazapour (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Hazapour (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up, progress to 4th after 4f, headway under 2f out, strongly challenged leader over 1f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, kept on strongly, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May beating Delano Roosevelt (9-3) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Kew Gardens (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased clear winner 4f out, ridden 3f out, driven and edged left over 1f out, no threat to winner, 2nd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Knight To Behold (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Knight To Behold (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Keen early, pressed leader until led over 7f out, soon 3 lengths clear, increased lead 5f out, ridden and ran on, unchallgenged, won at Lingfield 1m 4f lst stks (1) gf in May beating Kew Gardens (9-3) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Masar (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Led stand side trio, merged with centre group 2f out, close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Saxon Warrior (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gd in May.
Roaring Lion (USA) 3-1fav (9-0) In touch, headway between horses to lead over 1f out, quickened clear, edged left and eased close home (impressive), won at York 1m 2f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in May beating Mildenberger (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Saxon Warrior (JPN) 3-1 (9-0) Close up centre, headway to lead overall over 1f out, soon edged left, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gd in May beating Tip Two Win (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Sevenna Star (IRE) 15-8fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, headway on outside over 3f out, pushed along and challenged 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, edged right and stayed on inside final furlong, led post, won at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr beating Ispolini (9-1) by shd, 7 ran.
The Pentagon (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed and headed under 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Hazapour (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Young Rascal (FR) 10-3 (9-0) In touch, headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Chester 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May beating Dee Ex Bee (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Zabriskie (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In rear, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5 3/4l behind Roaring Lion (9-0) at York 1m 2f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in May.
