held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
mid-division, not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on and edged right close home
dwelt, n chasing leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
keen held towards rear, short of room over 3f out, never dnagerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
keen held in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong
chased leaders until halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced and lost place halfway, rallied and ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
soon outpaced, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
started very slowly and well behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, not clear inside final furlong, soon eased
While not looking a vintage renewal of the July Cup it is still a competitive one with plenty of the 14 runners holding solid claims. Among them are Malhub, Danehurst and Three Points, the first three home in Royal Ascot's Golden Jubilee Stakes. None of that trio will be at their best under the prevailing conditions so this could go to one of the other runners. Aidan O'Brien has swept all before him in English Group 1 races again this season so it would be no surprise to see Landseer, the best of his trio, go close. Misraah is a quirky but able type, while Reel Buddy has done little wrong this term but usually finds at least one too good in this company. A mention should also be given to the two David Nicholls representatives Bahamian Pirate and Continent. Both are more than capable of winning in this company on their day and will be suited by any further rain.
