G2 – 2392m – Turf
1 |
Agenda |
Has done well in all three start since 2yo and this was borne out with creditable second in the G3 Chester Vase. |
2 |
Calandagan |
This smart performer underscored his good form with two wins in recognised French Derby trials. Although excluded from the classics on account of being a gelding, the French visitor is clearly in a good place right now. |
3 |
Chief Little Rock |
Clearly has a lot of improvement in him, and heading the right way judged on the manner of his all the way win in G3 at the Curragh. |
4 |
Defiance |
Didn’t back up promising return at Epsom (second) following a modest effort in Listed at Lingfield (seventh). He’s clearly better than that but still has something to prove. |
5 |
Diego Velazquez |
Ran a fair race in the G1 French 2,000 Guineas (fourth) but didn’t back that up in the G1 French Derby (eighth) due to a combination of ground being too soft and wide trip. Shapes as if a longer trip such as this will suit. |
6 |
Harper’s Ferry |
Clearly well regarded (has G1 entry) and beat a well-regarded type in receipt of 7lb at Windsor last time. Low mileage on the clock and type to improve with his racing. |
7 |
Macduff |
He didn’t cut it in the G1 Epsom Derby (13th) but enters each way calculations on the basis of his creditable second in the G3 Classic Trial in Sandown. |
8 |
Mondo Man |
Ran an eye-catching race in the G1 French Derby, having made up a lot of ground to finish fifth after missing the break. Respected. |
9 |
Royal Supremacy |
This consistent type is holding his form well and not disgraced when second in the G2 Italian Derby, but a lot more will be needed here. |
10 |
Space Legend |
Is the type to improve with his racing and took another step forward with close second in Listed race at Goodwood. |
11 |
The Euphrates |
Beaten 8.5L when fourth in the G3 Lingfield Derby Trial, and unlikely to be good enough on that evidence. |
12 |
Theory Of Tides |
Is building nicely following minor wins at Yarmouth and Nottingham, and a bold display is clearly anticipated. |
13 |
Voyage |
Newbury debut winner unseating rider shortly after the gates opened in G1 Epsom Derby last time. Clearly well regarded but difficult to gauge otherwise. |
14 |
War Rooms |
Ran very creditably when third at 25/1 in G2 at York behind an impressive winner. Possibly flattered by that effort but clearly performed well in past races. |