held up in touch, headway on bit 3f out, led 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always in rear, ridden and beaten 3f out
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling on outside 3f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway going well over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, in command final furlong, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, hard ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leader, pushed along 3f out, losing place when not much room over 2f out, weakened
chased leaders on inside, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
held up towards rear, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, edged right, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly away, in rear, headway on inside under pressure 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
held up in rear, headway 3f out, switched to inside rail over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Sir Michael Stoute has a fine record in this race and Colony is sure to be popular; a host of others have chances but we're going to take a chance with NORTH PARADE. Trying to predict how a race will be run seems to be an increasingly futile task these days but there will surely be plenty of pace here with Detonator and Always Bold proven over further and Love Galore stoutly bred. That may just help those drawn low (usually at a disadvantage) to tuck in and get plenty of cover before making a move in the straight; that, at least, is part of the reasoning for siding with North Parade. Brian Meehan pitched his colt straight into a Group 3 on his seasonal return and he still holds an entry in the Leger; he won his maiden well enough and is on a potentially decent mark if he finds as much improvement as is expected. He will need to go very close to justify the lofty ambitions. Swinging Sixties has raced prominently in the past and could use up too much energy if trying to tack across from his low draw early on but he has a master tactician in the saddle and his chance is respected. None of the Mark Johnston quartet can be dismissed - My Aunt Fanny steps up in trip and grade but is progressing rapidly, Manyriverstocross has a 13lb swing in the weights with Savarain on their course and distance running in May but may not want the ground too fast, Mystery Star should improve for this trip but Goodwood Starlight and Colony have more obvious claims. The latter won well at Ascot but is 9lbs higher, will need some luck if he's held up again and is likely to be short enough. Goodwood Starlight is 8lbs higher and stepping up in trip but he should improve for it and has track form to his name already. Both are major players but are passed over in favour of North Parade in this fiercely competitive contest.
Savarain 16-1 (9-7) Soon crossed over from wide draw and chased leader, pushed along early straight, driven to lead over 1f out, headed final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Colony (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Colony (IRE) 11-2fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun beating Savarain (9-7) by 2l, 16 ran.
Goodwood Starlight (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, ridden out, won at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs beating Redesignation (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Swinging Sixties (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Made all, shaken up over 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, driven out, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun beating Amanjena (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Love Galore (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Slowly away, held up, good headway over 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd entering final furlong, always held by winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Upton Grey (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Detonator (IRE) 11-8fav (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, no extra and headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Victoria Montoya (8-6) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Always Bold (IRE) Evensfav (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 7f hcap (4) gf beating Spring Dream (9-9) by 2l, 6 ran.
William Blake 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Buccellati (10-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcap (2) gf.
North Parade 10-11fav (8-9) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in May beating Cherokee Star (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
My Aunt Fanny 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs beating Bowder Stone (8-8) by 2l, 7 ran.
Trenchtown (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 14l behind Inventor (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Mystery Star (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Held up, ridden along and headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Indian Days (9-2) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Howdigo 33-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, strong run to lead close home, won at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd beating First Avenue (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Daraahem (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Inventor (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Allied Powers (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 11l behind Inventor (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Manyriverstocross (IRE) 4-11fav (8-12) Made all, pushed out towards finish, won at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun beating Nisaal (8-12) by 6l, 9 ran.
