behind, not clear run on rails 1f out, some late progress, never dangerous
towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
raced with one other on far side, never a factor
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, not clear run 1f out, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance final 100 yards, kept on, just held
made all, hard pressed and kept on gamely final furlong, just held on
soon switched to centre, mid-division until weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, staying on when carried left and not clear run inside final furlong, no chance after
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, held when not much room close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
clipped heels and stumbled 2f out, always mid-division
never better than mid-division
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, behind, not clear run and weaved way through field from 2f out, ran on nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on well final 100 yards, just failed
raced with one other on far side, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
The feature Sprint can go the way of Rebecca De Winter; the rather long shortlist consists of the rest of the field, led by Penny's Gift. Richard Hannon's army of runners here means that he is more than likely to at least hit the frame with one or more, and the feeling is that Rebecca De Winter could be a bit of value. A winner on her second start at Chester, she then finished in midfield but only beaten by four lengths in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Her pedigree suggests that this softer ground will suit and she can take the honours. Stablemate Penny's Gift has been spoken of as the best of Hannon's runners, and she must be respected due to her fine form and light racing weight because of her cheap purchase price. She ran a blinder in the Albany but may just find this slight drop in trip against her. Caranbola is very consistent and shouldn't be far away, whilst Jargelle represents a trainer in top form and has already proven that she can run a bit. Bahamian Babe has a history of travelling well but she was well-held recently at Ascot. Senor Mirasol will do well to maintain his unbeaten record, whilst Raggle Taggle was a little unlucky in running last time and shouldn't be overlooked. Ralph Beckett also has claims with Finnegan McCool and Asaint Needs Brass, but let's face it this is a bit of a lottery. Richard Hannon has a superb record in this race, and it is Rebecca De Winter who can further improve his record.
Finnegan McCool 3-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Ridgeway Silver (7-5) at Salisbury 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Pure Poetry (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, kept on well, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd beating Captain Ellis (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Shampagne 15-2 (9-5) Behind in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind Saxford (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Harwalla (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 18, 17l behind Art Connoisseur (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Pocket's Pick (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Soon crossed over to lead on rail, ridden and headed 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Mrs Kipling (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Jun.
Asaint Needs Brass (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Unruly start and in stalls, slowly away, soon behind, eased when no chance over 1f out, last of 25, 35l behind Flashmans Papers (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Senor Mirasol 10-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden along halfway, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gs in Jun beating Effort (9-5) by 2l, 8 ran.
Jargelle (IRE) 8-15fav (8-12) Made all, ridden approaching final furlong, kept on well, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf beating Leftontheshelf (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Riflessione 7-2 (8-13) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Penny's Gift (8-8) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in May.
Doughnut 5-2 (8-9) Made all, shaken up and asserted over 1f out, always in command, won at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) gs beating Madame Trop Vite (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Love You Louis 14-1 (8-9) Made most, ridden 2f out, held on, won at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jun beating Souter's Sister (8-4) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Mullglen 9-2 (8-10) In touch, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, won at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) hvy beating Fivefootnumberone (9-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Spring Tale (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Prominent, close 2nd travelling well halfway, ridden from 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace without threatening winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Heart Of Fire (9-1) at Cork 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Bahamian Babe 10-1 (8-12) Went right start, held up on outer of main group, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 10th of 17, 5l behind Langs Lash (8-12) at Ascot 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Rebecca de Winter 16-1 (8-12) With leaders in far side group, every chance that group over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th in group, 9th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Langs Lash (8-12) at Ascot 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, every chance when hampered entering final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Master Noverre (9-2) at Beverley 5f nov stk (4) gf.
Moss Likely (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Light The Fire (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
The Magic of Rio 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf beating Sills Vincero (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Raggle Taggle (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, disputed lead over 2f out, soon headed, slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on one pace afterwards, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Light The Fire (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Penny's Gift 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Cuis Ghaire (8-12) at Ascot 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) frm in Jun.
Infamous Angel 4-9fav (8-7) Always going well, led over 1f out, driven clear, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jun beating Timeteam (8-11) by 2l, 8 ran.
Souter's Sister (IRE) 2-7fav (8-6) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead again 2f out, clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun beating Sonhador (9-1) by 6l, 5 ran.
Caranbola 9-2 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Isabella Grey (8-10) at Haydock 6f nov fll stk (4) gd.
