slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
dwelt, behind, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, switched left over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
towards rear, switched to far side over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on well to lead near finish
mid-division, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed near finish
prominent, ridden and outpaced from halfway
close up, ridden and edged left halfway, faded final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and not much room over 2f out, kept on, no impression
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon outpaced
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced final 2f
chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong
led, ridden halfway, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, behind, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
This looks a good renewal with The July Cup first, second and third all in opposition, along with eight out of the first ten home in the King's Stand Stakes. Continent gained reward for some solid efforts at this level, when winning the July Cup. At his best when coming off a fast pace, the race was run to suit at Newmarket, but it is doubtful that this fast five-furlongs will suit as well. Bahamian Pirate ran a personal best in that race and could well have been unlucky as he was drawn widest of all. This trip on fast ground will hold no fears for him. Danehurst didn't quite get home at Newmarket and will be much better suited by the return to this trip. She could well reverse July Cup form with the front two. Further down the field that day, Malhub was unsuited by the softened ground. He had previously been impressive when landing the Golden Jubilee Stakes (formerly the Cork and Orrery) from Danehurst, on fast ground and providing it doesn't rain, he looks sure to be involved in the finish. Smokin Beau, The Trader, Lady Dominatrix and Rudi's Pet, will enusre there is no hanging around, but they all look to have plenty on at this level. The winner of the King's Stand Stakes, Dominica is open to plenty of improvement and will be difficult to keep out of the frame, while others who should run well without being good enough to win include Jessica's Dream and Orientor. However the vote goes to Henry Candy's Kyllachy. He returned to action this term when handing out a beating to handicappers at Newbury, before showing improved form to land the Group 3 Victor Chandler Stakes at the Guineas meeting, with several of today's runners behind him. He then went on to demolish a decent field in the Group 2 Temple Stakes, before finishing an unlucky third in the King's Stand at Ascot. He would certainly have won that day had he anything like a clear run and is a confident choice to turn around the form with the front pair that day Dominica and Continent.
