raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace
raced far side, held up, ridden and some headway approaching final furlong, one pace
raced stands side, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
raced stands side, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
switched left to race far side, never near leaders
raced far side, held up in rear, switched right 2f out, ridden and no impression
raced stands side, chased winner from 7f out to 2f out
raced stands side in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to lead that group approaching 2f out, every chance with winner inside final furlong, stayed on
raced far side, prominent, led over 5f until ridden and headed over 2f out
raced far side, close up, ridden to chase leader far side 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced stands side, held up, never troubled leaders
raced far side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
raced far side, held up, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
raced stands side, led 7f out and overall leader, ridden and ran on final furlong
raced stands side, held up in touch, headway to chase winner 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced far side, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd far side group inside final furlong, kept on
raced far side, in touch over 5f
raced far side, led that group until over 5f out, weakened 3f out
A wide-open start to proceedings can see Smart Enough repel a whole host of challengers, headed by the likes of Along The Nile, Bolodenka and Plum Pudding, with Sew 'n' so Character also worth a mention. Last year's winner Kamanda Laugh came out of stall 19, and once again the outcome may be decided by what transpires on the far rail, with our vote going to Smart Enough. The Magnusson inmate lines up on the back of a sterling effort in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot where he was a very creditable fourth to Sir Gerard, and prior to that he was successful at Goodwood, albeit on soft ground. With just three outings under his belt so far this term, there is more improvement to come, and he should run a big race. Along The Nile felt the benefit of a first-time tongue tie when bouncing back to form at Newcastle recently, with Everest behind in third. He will be popular with Jamie Spencer on board and is one of many dangers. Bolodenka caught the eye on his return to action at Newcastle when second to Flipando, and although the latter has let the form down since, Richard Fahey's course-and-distance winner will come on for the run and has to be respected despite his low draw. Plum Pudding ran better than his finishing position indicates behind the selection at Royal Ascot and had absolutely bolted up here the time before. This is two grades higher and he too is drawn low but has to merit a mention. Sew 'n' so Character may show up well on the far side, but will do well to give weight to Smart Enough who has plenty going for him in the opener.
Norton (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up, not clear run well over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Sew'n'so Character (8-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Krugerrand (USA) 6-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-4) at York 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Sew'n'so Character (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on fianl furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Banknote (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Tyzack (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (9-7) In touch, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Pintle (9-3) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-85 (4) frm in Jun.
Ninth House (USA) 8-13fav (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway on outside well over 1f out, led 1f out, very easily, won at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec beating Grande Roche (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Boundless Prospect (USA) 11-2 (9-6) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 2l behind Waterside (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Rain Stops Play (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Namroud (9-5) at Ayr 1m hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Toshi (USA) 4-1 (7-12) Tracked leaders, switched and effort over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Go Tech (8-4) at Redcar 1m 2f hcap (2) frm in Jun.
Plum Pudding (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Prominent near side, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, soon weakened, 14th of 30, 11l behind Sir Gerard (8-12) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Kingdom of Dreams (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Humble Opinion (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Bolodenka (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden and effort, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Flipando (8-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Everest (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Prominent, driven 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Along The Nile (9-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Namroc (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Red Cape (9-5) at Newmarket 7f hcap (3) gf in Jun.
Along The Nile 7-1 (9-12) Held up behind leaders, pushed along 2f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Claret And Amber (9-8) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Smart Enough 16-1 (8-7) Led narrowly on near side rail, ridden over 2f out, joined approaching final furlong, no extra when headed inside final furlong, 4th of 30, 2 1/2l behind Sir Gerard (8-12) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Dry Ice (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden well over 2f out, no impression until stayed on strongly final furlong, took 2nd final strides, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Waterside (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Optimus (USA) 8-1 (9-8) Held up in touch on inside, not clear run 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Foolish Groom (8-12) by 2l, 15 ran.
Capricho (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Held up, took closer order 3f out, not clear run 2f out until 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Waterside (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Inch Lodge 9-2 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Swains Bridge (10-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
