held up towards rear, last and struggling 3f out, headway on outside under pressure over 1f out, kept on, never going pace to get competitive
raced wide in touch, effort 2f out, one pace when pushed right over 1f out, no impression when hung right inside final furlong
held up in mid-division on inside, headway 2f out, one pace when pushed right over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards
chased leader until well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, eased when no chance
mid-division on outside, headway over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, soon ridden, chased winner inside final furlong and closing near finish, lost 2nd post
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, not much room on inside well over 1f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, closed to 2nd post, not able to reach winner
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 3f out, no progress
held up in 7th, pushed along on inside over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden and no progress after
took keen hold, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased winner until inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
hampered start, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched left to wide outside 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leading trio, went 2nd well over 1f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, ridden and held on towards finish
always in rear
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor
Quite a riddle for punters to decipher with our answer being HARLESTONE TIMES ahead of the more established claims of Bugaku and Yorgunnabelucky. There was nothing wrong with the latter's win in first time cheekpieces but he may just be worth opposing under a penalty in a stronger race. Bugaku has run well over this course and distance and his yard has landed this prize twice in the last three years but are finding winners unusually hard to come by at present. Captain Macarry and Dukes Art aren't certain to see out this trip and Whistleinthewind has to prove that he retains his ability and stronger claims are held by Penchesco, Flying Destination, Resurge and All The Winds who must all enter calculations but a chance is taken with the bottom weight. He does have something to prove but he did show promise in maidens as a juvenile and is bred to come into his own over middle distances this season and Harlestone Times may be able to step up to the plate on his seasonal return.
Bugaku 8-1 (9-11) Tracked leader, ridden to press leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 13l behind Times Up (10-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Tinshu (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Soon steadied, held up in rear, headway and switched left 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Kay Gee Be (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Dukes Art 6-1 (9-11) Always close up, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression when lost 2nd 1f out, lost 3rd last strides, 4th of 14, 4l behind Clockmaker (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Yorgunnabelucky (USA) 5-2 (9-12) Made most, ridden and joined over 1f out, asserted inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Anacopa (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Resurge (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Tracked leading pair, carried left towards centre of course inside final 2f, ridden and chance 2f out, 3rd and not pace of leading duo final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Abergavenny (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Rumble Of Thunder (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Led 1f, tracked leader and keen, led 3f out, hung right and headed 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, last of 12, 20l behind Jo'burg (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
All The Winds (GER) 16-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon ridden, rallied inside final furlong, just held towards finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Strathcal (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Penchesco (IRE) 11-4fav (9-11) Tracked leading trio, stayed on stand rail in straight, effort on inside 3f out, looked on terms 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, last of 6, 8l behind Abergavenny (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Captain Macarry (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 15, 37l behind Suited And Booted (9-6) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Ethics Girl (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Bollin Dolly (9-11) at Leicester 1m 2f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Flying Destination 7-1 (8-13) Led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, driven and rallied towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Jutland (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Spiritual Art 7-1 (9-3) Mullish before start, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, every chance 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Count Ceprano (7-11) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Harlestone Times (IRE) 15-8 (9-3) Close up, tracked leader over 6f out, ridden to challenge, every chance 2f out, chased winner final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Avon Lady (8-12) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Whistleinthewind (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 3f out, soon one one pace, beaten when hampered on rails well over 1f out, 5th of 8, 14l behind Aattash (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
