led, ridden clear over 1f out, pushed along and headed post
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced towards rear, never dangerous
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
prominent on outer, ridden to chased leader over 1f out, driven and ran on under pressure to lead near finish
slowly into stride, raced on outer, mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, headway into mid-division halfway, soon one pace and no further impression
chased leader, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, shaken up and kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, some headway final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, always well behind, tailed off final 2f
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride and always behind
slowly into stride, soon recovered to track leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
With some interesting newcomers it is hard to be dogmatic in naming the winner, so watch the betting, but we will side with Broken Spur, with Cool Sting, Davidia, Dubai Typhoon, Galaxy Bound, Master At Arms and Missouri among others that are of interest. Broken Spur's second to Art Market at Windsor last time reads solidly in the context of this race and he is respected, as is Cool Sting for similar reasons. Davidia got the hang of things late on at Doncaster last time and should improve today, while Dubai Typhoon, a half-brother to the 1,000 Guineas winner Sayyedati, the Godolphin representative, Faith And Reason, and the Brian Meehan-trained Manston can surely build on their debut runs. The 130,000 guineas purchase Galaxy Bound catches the eye on breeding, while, on jockey bookings, Manouche looks the stronger of the two John Dunlop entries. Having cost 60,000 guineas, Master At Arms is another catch the eye on breeding, while Shannon House is related to winners, but was fairly cheaply acquired and Royal Agreement did not show too much on his debut. Finally, Sir Michael Stoute's Missouri has to be borne in mind, and the only filly in the line-up, Innocent Air has plenty to like on breeding, being a Galileo half-sister to some decent performers. However, for the selection, we will stick with Broken Spur.
Broken Spur (FR) 25-1 (9-0) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Art Market (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Cool Sting (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 16, 4l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Dubai Typhoon (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Arminius (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Faith And Reason (USA) 6-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden on outside 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 9th of 13, 7l behind Right Again (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Galaxy Bound (IRE) Mark of Esteem gelding, brother to 6f winner Sara Luna.
Kolhapur (IRE) Barathea colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner King of Dreams.
Missouri (USA) Gulch colt, half-brother to 7f winner Minnesota.
Innocent Air Galileo filly, half-sister to several winners, dam a 5f winner.
