Ryan Moore had Roly Poly well positioned from the outset as Godolphin’s Usherette held a narrow lead on the near‑side rail in a bunched field, with last year’s winner Qemah bringing up the rear. Qemah stayed on late but could not trouble the first three, while the British raiders Persuasive and Realtra did not get in a blow. I’m expecting a good run out of her. However, I think last year the first four home were drawn out quite wide, so it doesn’t make it impossible. He returns aboard Le Richebourg who is one of three hat‑trick-seekers in the lineup and represents the in-form Joseph O’Brien.

Source: The Guardian July 30, 2017 16:15 UTC