held up in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, never any chance with front pair
took keen hold, always about same place in mid-division
held up in mid-division, headway 3f out to chase leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind
chased leaders over 5f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
led for 2f, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, made some moderate late headway, never in contention
held up in rear, ridden and no headway final 2f
led after 2f, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on well for a clear 2nd, not pace of winner
held up in mid-divison, headway travelling well 2f out, shaken up to lead 1f out, ran on well, in command when edged left final 50 yards
behind, pushed along 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to get competitive
Nonrunner
TOO TALL represents a stable in great form and Luca Cumani's runner is fancied to prevail at the main expense of Aboukir, Makhaaleb and Spinners End. The selection showed enough as a two-year-old to suggest that he would be a formidable opponent this season in handicaps, especially off an opening mark of 73. Having made 140,000 guineas as a foal, plenty is expected of this first foal of a classy mare and he is fancied to take the honours. Implication has been a model of consistency but ultimately a tad disappointing, certainly for backers who have stuck with him, whilst Mister Fantastic and Justonefortheroad give Nicky Vaughan a strong hand. Welsh Anthem tries the blinkers having been well-supported recently but the stable have been a bit quiet of late. Illusive Spirit was disappointing last time out at Yarmouth and although this mark may prove to be generous in time, it looks as if he is too immature at this stage to take advantage. Aboukir needs to bounce back to form after a modest return to the track, whilst Makhaaleb and Bouggie Daize have both shown enough to take a race but this looks competitive. Recession Proof and recent winner Spinners End must be of interest coming here in good form, however the most tentative of votes is given to Too Tall.
Recession Proof (FR) 5-1 (9-3) Held up last, pushed along 3f out, never reach leaders and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Lethal Glaze (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Spinners End (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Steadied at start, soon keen behind leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, hung right and kept on final furlong, held on, won at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Full Of Love (8-13) by shd, 8 ran.
Bouggie Daize 33-1 (7-12) Mid-division on stand's side, headway 3f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, 5th of 28, 2 1/2l behind Penny's Gift (8-6) at Ascot 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sep.
Too Tall 16-1 (9-3) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 6l behind Alwaary (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Makhaaleb (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Mull Of Killough (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Implication 11-4fav (9-0) Mid-division, headway to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Love Pegasus (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Fantasy Land (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway on inside 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind So Blissful (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 3yo fll mdn (5) gd in May.
Jazacosta (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 7l behind Brunston (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Mister Fantastic 28-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Maxwell Hawke (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Justonefortheroad 2-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered under pressure inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Tarzan (9-4) at Redcar 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm in May.
Welsh Anthem 4-1fav (9-0) Led for 2f, chased leader to 1f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 15, 7l behind Louise Bonne (9-0) at Goodwood 1m Maiden Fillies Stakes (3yo) (5) gd in May.
Illusive Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 12l behind Lowther (9-12) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Carbon Hoofprint 7-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, soon beaten and hung left, 6th of 14, 7l behind Tinshu (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Peking Prince 14-1 (8-1) Towards rear, no impression on leaders 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Mirrored (9-6) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Aboukir 15-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, eased, last of 12, well behind Sherman Mccoy (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Breadstick 10-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 10th of 13, 7l behind Global (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
