In the most open race of the day, a chance is taken with Para Siempre ahead of a whole host of possibles including Off The Record, Genki, Tombi and Morinqua to name but a few. There are plenty of improvers here, and the winner could easily go on to make its mark in even better company in time, and with the Bryan Smart stable flying at present, hopes are high that Para Siempre can add to the tally. Granted she has been off the track since gaining a hat-trick on the all-weather at the turn of the year, but lines up fresher than most and if they come up the stands side, is ideally housed in stall 16. Genki is still lightly-raced and looked to have more to offer when capturing the Coral Sprint Handicap at Newmarket last month. If handling the going, he should figure along with Off The Record, yet another prolific all-weather winner this term. Tombi should at least turn the tables on her York conqueror Morinqua on 10lb better terms, and is also worth putting on the short-list, which in fact starts to get longer and longer the more one looks. We shall therefore stop at this point and rely on Para Siempre at what should be a decent price.
Aahayson 9-2 (9-0) Keen, led until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Prime Defender (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Mastership (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, headway going well over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression on leaders, 4th of 9, 3l behind Howya Now Kid (8-13) at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gs.
Para Siempre 1-2fav (9-3) Held up, ridden over 1f out, led 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Jan beating Diminuto (7-12) by 2l, 9 ran.
Invincible Force (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 8, 17l behind Prime Defender (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Longquan (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Always prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs in May beating Luscivious (9-2) by 3l, 7 ran.
Ponty Rossa (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased close home, 11th of 13, 6l behind Tobosa (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Northern Fling 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched left and headway 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Prime Defender (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Morinqua (IRE) 5-4fav (8-7) Made all, was clear halfway, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 5f 3yo stk (3) gd in May beating Siren's Gift (8-10) by 1l, 5 ran.
Utmost Respect 9-1 (8-10) Held up, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 2l behind Dingaan (8-7) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd.
Off The Record 7-4fav (8-8) Made all, pushed along halfway, ridden and edged left approaching final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in May beating Canadian Danehill (9-3) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
College Scholar (GER) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Genki (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Held up, headway, switched left over 1f out and soon hung left, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Genki (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Genki (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead post, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May beating Lipocco (9-7) by a shd, 14 ran.
Tombi (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden along halfway, driven to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Morinqua (9-0) at York 5f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May.
Lovelace 9-2 (8-4) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May beating Miss Lucifer (8-10) by a nk, 8 ran.
Danum Dancer 8-1 (9-7) Towards rear, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 11, 4l behind Morinqua (9-0) at York 5f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May.
Steelcut 66-1 (8-1) Behind, lost touch, weakened from over 2f out, last of 18, 10l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Vitznau (IRE) 5-2fav (8-3) Held up in touch, switched right over 2f out, chased leader 2f out, led just inside final furlong, driven out, won at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gs beating Little White Lie (9-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Kyle (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Zaahid (8-8) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Special Day 2-1fav (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, soon headed, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Kyle (8-13) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.