Timeform Daily: Great Voltigeur Stakes, Wednesday, York 15:05

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21 August 2012

Main Sequence (right) winning at Lingfield.

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Timeform provide a runner-by-runner guide to what is a fascinating renewal of the Group 2 Great Voltigeur...

Main Sequence sets the standard on his second to Camelot in the Derby and he can capitalise on the drop in grade...

Thomas Chippendale is most progressive, taking form up another notch with defeat of Noble Mission and Thought Worthy in King Edward at Royal Ascot last time. Has to concede 3 lb all round here but capable of better still.

Encke is a well-bred sort who has done very little wrong in 4 starts so far, only narrowly defeated by Noble Mission on Group-race debut at Goodwood last time. Another good run on the cards.

Energizer stepped up on previous efforts when landing 1¼m Group 3 at Royal Ascot in June. Snapped up by Godolphin and supplemented for this race since, but will need to improve for longer trip to take this.

Main Sequence won his first 4 starts, notably Lingfield Derby Trial, and went on to finish second to Camelot in the Derby. Didn't have run of race (not clear run) when fourth in Longchamp Group 1 latest. The one to beat.

Noble Mission is a brother to Frankel and is a smart colt in own right, second to Thomas Chippendale at Royal Ascot before edging out Encke in Goodwood Group 3. Interestingly, hood now left off for first time since debut.

Thought Worthy is a brother to St Leger hero Lucarno and quickly made up into smart performer. Behind some of today's rivals in Derby and King Edward last 2 starts, though, and may find odd one too good again.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Main Sequence
2. Encke
3. Energizer

Timeform Verdict: Main Sequence sets the standard on his second to Camelot in the Derby and he can capitalise on the drop in grade. The Godolphin-owned pair of Encke and Energizer can provide the stiffest resistance.