YORK 15:15

All 5 ran. Race Distance Adjustment: +43 yds

Time: 2m 16.43s Closing Sectional: (3f): 35.75s (109.6%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 108%, Betfair SP 101.2%

A muddling renewal of this Group 2, the pace steady with neither of the pair that dominated the market seen to best effect, Armory unsuited by the way things developed while Mohaatheth went like the best horse at the weights, his effort just petering out having done a lot of running to get involved from a poor position, Bangkok better than ever, and showing a good attitude, in edging a tight finish.

BANGKOK (IRE) proved better than ever as he resumed winning ways, probably better equipped to deal with the demands of this than a couple of his rivals but showing a game attitude to emerge on top nonetheless; in touch, went with enthusiasm, chased leaders over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, edged ahead final 50 yds and battled well.

JUAN ELCANO confirmed all of the improvement shown at Royal Ascot, though admittedly was well positioned and seemed to have every chance; tracked pace, took strong hold, went on 3f out, headed last ½f, kept on.

MOHAAFETH (IRE) disappointed on the face of it but actually emerges with credit, doing well to get as close as he did given he was left poorly placed, saying plenty that he went like the best horse at the weights, his big move into contention taking its toll late on; dwelt, raced well off the pace, took strong hold, still plenty to do over 2f out, rapid headway over 1f out, led briefly last ½f, no extra late on; he remains with potential, the suspicion being that he's still a high-class performer in the making.

ARMORY (IRE) who sweated up beforehand, failed to meet expectations but is best not judged too harshly on this, seeming unsuited by the way the race developed; raced off the pace, took strong hold, ridden but tapped for toe 2f out, kept on final 1f; he's a very smart performer, even if there's a chance he's not quite as good as his running in the Irish Champion Stakes last year makes him look.

MONTATHAM is better judged on previous form, not seeing out the longer trip, even with the emphasis on speed; led, took keen hold, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out.