raced far side, held up, never dangerous
raced far side, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
led stands side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace
raced far side, held up, never a factor
raced far side, tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon faded
raced far side, always behind
raced far side, held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace
raced far side, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
raced stands side, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, slowly into stride, held up, not clear run from over 2f out, never dangerous
raced far side, held up in touch, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest finish
raced stands side, prominent, led stands side group over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
led far side group and overall leader, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, chased leaders, effort over 2f out , weakened final furlong
raced far side, tracked leaders, led and overall leader well inside final furlong, all out
raced stands side, held up, switched left and headway inside final furlong, soon led stands side group, no chance with far side
raced stands side, behind, ridden over 2f out, short of room over 2f out, never dangerous after
It usually pays to follow the market in this event, and despite the size of the field, Prince Tamino is taken to complete the hat-trick at the expense of Trafalgar Bay, Mutamarres and Mr Sandicliffe, with Johannes and Dark Missile a couple more to note. Over the past 10 years, those to the fore in the betting have traditionally dominated proceedings in this competitive handicap, so we lean towards Prince Tamino who can add to his victory at York in the William Trophy in which quite a few of today's rivals were behind. He quickened up well on the outside to defy a 7lb penalty on the Knavesmire, leaving the impression that there is much more to come, and should maintain the form over third-placed High Curragh on virtually similar terms. A bigger danger may well be Trafalgar Bay who was back in fifth place at York, but who is now 8lb better with the selection. In addition he will be partnered by Frankie Dettori whose record on the colt is two-from-two. Mutamarres responded well to a first-time visor and return to six furlongs when scoring at Ripon but has a bit more to do in this company, while Mr Sandicliffe looks held by the selection on York running. Dandy Nicholls saddled Tax Free to land this 12 months ago, and from the wealth of sprint talent at Sessay, relies on just Johannes who will be having just his seventh career outing. He has a bright future as a sprinter and will no doubt be placed to win a big race one day. Dark Missile hails from an in-form stable at present and could run into a place, but for the winner we return to Prince Tamino.
Godfrey Street 100-1 (8-13) Prominent far side, weakened from 2f out, 23rd of 28, 11l behind Takeover Target (9-7) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Prince Tamino 9-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun beating Tawaassol (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Angus Newz 10-1 (8-11) Raced on outside, held up, headway on wide outside 2f out, led 1f out, ridden and soon clear, comfortably, won at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun beating Dixie Belle (8-11) by 2l, 10 ran.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Indian Trail (9-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Trafalgar Bay (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Prince Tamino (8-13) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Johannes (IRE) 9-4 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Lady Livius (9-0) at Newbury 6f 3yo stk (4) gf in Jun.
Pearly Wey 7-1 (9-2) Bumped start, slow away, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 13th of 18, 9l behind Prince Tamino (8-13) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Green Park (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 15, 14l behind Peace Offering (8-12) at Newcastle 5f hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Grantley Adams 11-1 (8-13) Started slowly, in rear, never near leaders, 9th of 12, 5l behind Total Impact (8-4) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Red Cape (FR) 13-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 6l behind Sew'n'so Character (8-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Phantom Whisper 5-1 (9-7) Hampered start, raced centre, soon outpaced, last of 11, 5l behind Stoneacre Lad (9-2) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Mr Sandicliffe 25-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 12th of 18, 8l behind Prince Tamino (8-13) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Ripples Maid 20-1 (8-10) Stumbled badly start, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 18, 5l behind Prince Tamino (8-13) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Total Impact 5-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, outpaced halfway, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Moorhouse Lad (8-12) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Mutamarres 11-2 (9-3) Made all, driven over 2f out, clear and pushed out final furlong, won at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun beating Damika (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
High Curragh 9-1 (8-1) Close up, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Prince Tamino (8-13) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Bertie Southstreet 11-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace under pressure, 4th of 7, 5l behind Home Sweet Home (8-10) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Dark Missile 11-2 (9-7) Squeezed out soon after start, towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, ran on well to go 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Xaluna Bay (8-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 40-1 (8-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out stayed on final furlong, 4th of 18, 2l behind Prince Tamino (8-13) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, not much room inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Cape of Luck (9-7) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
