Verdict

JALLOTA is a genuine Group-class performer and carries a 3lb penalty for his victory at this level at Chantilly in September though ran very well in a higher grade subsequently. He had Mitchum Swagger and Kool Kompany behind on his reappearance in the Group 2 bet365 Mile at Sandown though the former stayed on nicely from the rear and the latter, who had previously won the Doncaster Mile, didn't run up to expectations. The form should be confirmed though Firmament looks a threat as he started last season on a mark of 85 and is now on 109 thanks to three victories including a Class 2 handicap at York. He ran very well on his first crack at this level at Ascot earlier this month and should get competitive.

Formwatch

Jallota 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leading pair, ridden and hung right over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Sovereign Debt (9-1) at Sandown 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Apr.

Kool Kompany (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Sovereign Debt (9-1) at Sandown 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Apr.

Beach Bar (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, led after 1st, clear until wandered approaching next, headed 3 out, close up on outside, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off and pulled up, at Newbury 2m (4) gs in Mar.

Big Baz (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Led until ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra, 9th of 21, 3 1/2l behind Banksea (9-4) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr.

Firmament 5-1 (9-0) Awkwardly away, held up in 3rd in group of 3 towards near side, headway and switched right over 1f out, ridden and plugged on into 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Tabarrak (9-0) at Ascot 1m lst stks (1) gf in May.

Kaspersky (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Raced centre, chased group leader, led overall 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Tabarrak (9-0) at Ascot 1m lst stks (1) gf in May.

Mitchum Swagger 14-1 (9-1) Held up in 7th, pushed along 3f out, never on terms, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Sovereign Debt (9-1) at Sandown 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Apr.