raced wide, held up, never reached beyond mid-division
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, under pressure halfway, some headway final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, some headway final furlong
in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and struggling over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, ran green and always behind
took keen hold, chased winner throughout, no chance over 1f out, stayed on for clear 2nd
chased leaders, stumbled on road crossing over 5f out, hard ridden inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
slowly away, reminders after start, outpaced throughout
chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, 3rd and one pace final furlong
Hard Bargain put in a determined effort to press the leaders all the way when third at Salisbury last month but MAJOR ART catches the eye after showing some promise on the July course on debut at Newmarket whilst Midnight Rider and Silken Thoughts could be in contention. Richard Hannon sends forth Major Art to vie for the major honours in this race. The selection was fifth on debut but there should be plenty more to come from this colt. He may need a mile and a half in time but this juvenile who cost 98,000 guineas will benefit from the experience of a run out. There is a reservation about the draw but Ryan Moore retains the ride and should be able to bring out the best in him. Hard Bargain has the services of Coral-Eclipse winning jockey Tom Queally and a decent third at Salisbury on his first run suggests there may be more to come here. Only a neck separated Silken Thoughts and Midnight Rider at Doncaster last month when they were third and fourth respectively. They could be in the picture in this contest but we opt for Major Art to score.
Amore Et Labore 25-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden and every chance just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Fifth Dimension (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Bright Applause 7-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 8l behind Sextons House (8-13) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Cantonese Cat (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 8th of 11, 17l behind Liberty Cap (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Christmas Aria (IRE) Oratorio colt out of Christmas Cracker.
Echos Of Motivator 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, never near leaders, 5th of 11, 9l behind Handsome Jack (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Hard Bargain (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and slightly hampered start, with leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 18, nk behind Honourable Knight (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
His Grace (IRE) Proclamation colt out of Little Miss Gracie.
King Bling (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Raced keen, in touch, pushed along over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, one pace, 13th of 18, 9l behind Honourable Knight (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Love Nest Compton Place colt out of Encore My Love.
Major Art 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 7l behind Native Khan (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Midnight Rider (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Excelebration (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Striking Box 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced throughout, 14th of 15, 13l behind Byronic (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Tullius (IRE) Le Vie Dei Colori colt out of Whipped Queen.
Silken Thoughts 16-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 2f out, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Excelebration (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Circus Act Cape Cross colt out of Carry On Katie.
Drawn Free (IRE) Tagula colt out of Mayfair.
