in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, effort 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon dropped away
chased leader, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
very awkward start, in rear, effort over 2f out, driven over 1f out, no impression on leaders inside final furlong
in touch, effort over 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left and every chance over 1f out, kept on, held final 75 yards
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, no impression on leaders from over 1f out
led, headed well over 1f out, beaten after, one pace
BYRON’S CHOICE (NAP) notched-up a hat-trick over 7f last year and recent placed efforts over today’s trip suggests he’ll be winning off his current mark again soon. It could be today and Michael Dods’ charge gets the vote. Mutafani has proved best over a mile so far but is dropped in class while Godolphin’s Piece Of History also drops in distance on his return to action. Came From The Dark attempts today’s trip for the first time after going close 6f at Thirsk though his earlier success came in testing going while Breath Of Air disappointed last time but Givinitsum, a dual winner in South Africa, is getting steadily closer.
Piece Of History (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 20 1/2l behind Hasanoanda (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Byron's Choice 4-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Raydiance (9-2) at Redcar 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Kaeso 7-1 (10-2) Held up, always towards rear, 12th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Irv (8-0) at York 1m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Mutafani 3-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, led over 2f out, soon edged left, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 5, 1 1/2l behind Circus Couture (9-3) at Nottingham 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Givinitsum (SAF) 20-1 (9-12) Took keen hold, held up in touch, took closer order halfway, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 3l behind Marhaba Milliar (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Presidential (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Land Of Legends (8-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Breath Of Air 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 15th of 19, 13 1/4l behind Space Blues (9-7) at York 7f hcp (3) gf in May.
Ventura Ocean (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Off the pace in 6th, headway 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Musharrif (8-11) at Pontefract 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Queen's Sargent (FR) 5-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Penwortham (9-9) at Chester 7f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Came From The Dark (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Held up tracking leaders, smooth headway over 2f out went 2nd, led over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Royal Prospect (9-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Tukhoom (IRE) 11-4fav (10-2) Went left and bumped start, chased leaders, 2nd entering final 5f, ridden and every chance 2f out, hung left soon after, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mickey (10-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
