raced 5th in group on stands side rail, good headway from 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd near finish
led stands side group, weakened over 2f out
prominent in centre, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
made most in centre group to 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
slowly into stride, rear of centre group, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
raced centre, in touch for 5f
race alone on far rail and well on terms, every chance approaching final furlong, not pace of centre group leaders inside final furlong
raced centre and held up towards rear, good headway from 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no chance with easy winner
towards rear in centre group, late headway final furlong
held up in rear of centre group, making headway when hampered and switched left 2f out, stayed on
raced stands side, ridden and stayed on at one pace final 2f
held up in mid-division, headway travelling well 2f out, led over 1f out, quickened clear, easily
raced in centre and always behind
chased leaders over 5f
towards rear of centre group, ridden and no impression final 2f
switched left after 1f to join main group, always in rear after
always rear of centre group
raced in mid-division of centre group, weakened over 2f out
went right and bumped start, raced 3rd in stands side group, weakened over 2f out
raced in centre, always towards rear
in touch centre, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, no chance with leaders after
dwelt, soon prominent centre over 5f
held up, in touch in stands side group, good headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
prominent in centre group, led group briefly 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
raced centre, prominent 5f
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Thirty runners will be thundering up the hill in this very competitive Royal Hunt Cup and we expect Pride Of Nation to be well to the fore and the Cumani runner is selected to beat stable companion Military Cross and Flipando. The Newmarket handler is a master at placing his handicappers and this lightly raced five-year-old looks to have been laid out for this event. He progressed nicely last season and returned to the track with an excellent effort behind the remarkable Blythe Knight. The assessor has given him an extra couple of pounds but that is offset by the likely improvement and he looks the best option in a fascinating contest. Military Cross also made giant strides last season, ending with a terrific effort in a hot handicap at Haydock. He is off the same mark this afternoon so has to be respected. Flipando has been a revelation this season and defied the handicapper with a game victory in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar. The drop back in trip will not be a problem and another big run is expected. Minority Report is the third Cumani runner and with main jockey Nicky Mackay on board he also warrants respect, however we turn to his stable companion Pride Of Nation as the more likely winner.
Vortex (9-4) Mid-division, ridden to take 4th 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 12, 16l behind Salt Track (9-4) at Jagersro 1m 1f lst stk (1) std in May.
Prince of Light (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden to lead 2f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 2l behind Flipando (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Count Trevisio (IRE) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Senor Dali at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
Humungous (IRE) 10-3 (10-0) Steadied start, led after 1f, shaken up 3f out, hung badly left 2f out, stayed on well, driven out final furlong, won at Windsor 1m hcap (3) gd beating Blacktoft (8-10) by 2l, 8 ran.
Skhilling Spirit 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon hung right under pressure, ran on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 28, 4l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Plum Pudding (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, last straight, never a factor, last of 14, 33l behind Unshakable (8-8) at Epsom 1m 1f hcap (2) gs.
Supaseus 10-1 (8-10) Soon led, headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied and ran on to lead post, won at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in May beating Pinpoint (9-10) by a shd, 16 ran.
Flipando (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Took keen hold behind leaders, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May beating Wind Star (8-8) by a nk, 12 ran.
Fantastic View (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Secret Charm (8-6) at Doncaster 1m 3yo stk (C2) gf in Sept '04.
Pentecost 50-1 (8-8) Switched right start, held up in rear of centre group, headway over 1f out, driven, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 28, 7l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
My Paris 7-2 (8-12) In touch, led over 3f out, driven and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind European Dream (8-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Lundy's Lane (IRE) Missed break, raced in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 10, 4l behind Senor Dali at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
Royal Oath (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Held up in touch on outside, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 9l behind Supaseus (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in May.
Beringoer (FR) (8-10) Slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 11th of 13, 12l behind Smart And Mighty (8-9) at Nad Al Sheba 1m hcp gd in Feb.
Military Cross 3-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden when hung left and rider dropped reins over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Audience (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Crooked Throw (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up, 12th and progress on stand's side under 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 18, 5l behind Namaya (10-0) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in May.
Ace of Hearts 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader to over 3f out, soon ridden and outpaced final 2f, 6th of 7, 7l behind Killena Boy (8-8) at Sandown 1m hcap (3) gs in May.
Eden Rock (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Held up, ran on late, never nearer, 4th of 16, 5l behind Alpacco (9-2) at Nad Al Sheba 1m hcp gf in Feb.
Goodbye Mr Bond 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 12, 4l behind Flipando (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Minority Report 7-2fav (9-9) Towards rear, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind My Paris (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm in May.
Capable Guest (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Never reached beyond mid-division, 12th of 28, 12l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Trafalgar Square 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, just held on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May beating Fajr (8-11) by a hd, 13 ran.
Woodcote Place 12-1 (9-7) Started slowly, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Humungous (10-0) at Windsor 1m hcap (3) gd.
Yarqus 16-1 (9-5) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind South Cape (8-13) at Folkestone 7f hcap (3) gd.
Montpellier (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Unshakable (8-8) at Epsom 1m 1f hcap (2) gs.
Wind Star 28-1 (8-8) Held up behind leaders, headway on inner 2f out, switched and driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, nk behind Flipando (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) In touch, headway 3f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Blythe Knight (8-9) at York 1m lst hcp (1) gs in May.
Zero Tolerance (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Blythe Knight (8-9) at York 1m lst hcp (1) gs in May.
European Dream (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Held up, headway over 2f out, shaken up and headway to lead entering final furlong, pushed out, won at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May beating My Paris (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Sound of Nature (USA) 11-8fav (9-4) Tracked leader, always travelling well, shaken up to lead well inside final furlong, easily, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcap (4) gf in May beating Shout (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
