Legal Eagle gets the vote over Sir Gerry, Philario and Berbice, with Cee Bargara also worth a mention. It came as no surprise when Legal Eagle came good over the course-and-distance last time, given his earlier promising debut here behind Midships, and he is fancied to follow up. John Gosden's charge is earmarked for the Gimcrack at York, and is expected to take this in his stride, despite this being his toughest test. Sir Gerry may have only won a Thirsk maiden on his debut, but holds a host of big-race entries, and has to go on the short-list along with Philario who beat the more fancied Mazzanti on his Carlisle bow. Mick Channon has won this four times, so the fact that he relies on Carleton has to be respected, and of course this preview would not be complete without mentioning the fact that Richard Hannon has saddled three of the last four winners, so Fat Boy and Berbice need to be considered, with preference for the latter. Legal Eagle has a strong claims though, and is the one that they all have to beat.
Berbice (IRE) 2-5fav (9-3) Made all, quickened over 1f out, edged slightly right, kept on and always doing just enough, pushed out, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jun beating Aaim For Applause (9-3) by a nk, 6 ran.
Carleton 50-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 12l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Cee Bargara 66-1 (9-1) Led near stand rail, headed 2f out, stayed on same pace after, 6th of 20, 3l behind Henrythenavigator (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Fat Boy (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 6l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
In Uniform (8-11) Unruly stalls, headway 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 6l behind Natagora (8-8) at Maisons-Laffitte 5f Grp 3 (1).
Legal Eagle (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Made all, led, shaken up over 1f out, in command final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy beating Binfield (8-12) by 2l, 8 ran.
Mister Hardy 4-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place and weakened quickly over 2f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Declaration of War (9-0) at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Jun.
Philario (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside last, led near finish, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Jun beating Mazzanti (9-3) by a nk, 11 ran.
Sir Gerry (USA) 2-1fav (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, ran on to lead entering final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft beating Imperial Mint (9-3) by 3l, 13 ran.
Spanish Bounty 14-1 (9-5) Made all, quickened over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Newmarket 6f nov stk (2) gf beating Captain Brilliance (8-8) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Shamrock Lady (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Soon pushed along in mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (4) gs beating Her Name Is Rio (8-7) by 3l, 11 ran.
Waveline (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Raced centre, held up in rear, effort 2f out, soon hung left and weakened, last of 14, 8l behind You'resothrilling (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
