tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, effort on rail when not clear run inside final furlong, not recover
disputed lead after 1f, ridden 2f out, led and soon hung left entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, bumped inside final furlong, driven, kept on under pressure towards finish
held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, soon ridden, hung left inside final furlong, driven and stayed on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed and kept on
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on under pressure towards finish
keen, led, joined after 1f, ridden and headed entering final furlong, held when short of room soon after
held up in rear, not clear run from 2f out, ridden and ran on strongly to lead final 75 yards
No Hubris didn't improve on an impressive debut last time but could show us more here but after last time out success BIG AUDIO is given the vote has he should confirm his superiority over Emperor Claudius in this Group Two contest. After looking really progressive the selection seemed to relish a step up to this trip and confirmed his early promise by landing the listed Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. That form sets the standard especailly has he beat leading rival Emperor Claudius to take that success. All Emperor Claudius has to find here though is a short head and considering he was hampered at the start he could find that and reverse the result. No Hubris found Group Two company too hot to handle on just his second career start also at Ascot last time. He had shown himself to be a useful sort on his debut and should be seen in a better light with expected improvement. Silver Grecian has beaten very little in two impressive wins on his first two starts but should at least find some prize money but with this representing a big step up in class for him we prefer the chances of Big Audio.
Big Audio (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led approaching final furlong, hung left close home, just held on, won at Royal Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun beating Emperor Claudius (9-3) by shd, 16 ran.
Emperor Claudius (USA) 4-1fav (9-3) Hampered start, held up, headway from 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 16, shd behind Big Audio (9-3) at Royal Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Lord Zenith 4-7fav (9-0) Prominent, chased leaders over 2f out, led on bit over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, easily, won at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun beating Cafe Greco (9-0) by 6l, 7 ran.
Lucky General (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Made all, led on stands rail, quickened inside final 2f, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, pushed out, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Yarra River (9-3) by 6l, 11 ran.
Roi De Vitesse (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) 4th early, dropped to rear and pushed along before halfway, went 5th from 1f out, stayed on well without reaching leaders inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Love Lockdown (9-1) at Cork 6f 2yo lst stk gd in Jun.
Shakespearean (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 8l behind Big Audio (9-3) at Royal Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Silenceofthewind (USA) 13-8fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun beating Antoniola (9-3) by 3l, 12 ran.
Silver Grecian 4-11fav (9-3) Tracked leader after 1f, shaken up to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Warwick 7f nov med aut stk (5) gd beating Abandagold (8-10) by 4l, 4 ran.
No Hubris (USA) 11-2 (9-1) Soon pressed winner, disputed lead 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Canford Cliffs (9-1) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
