raced stand side, held up in rear, never troubled leaders
raced far side, held up in touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced far side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
raced far side, keen, close up, ridden and led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
raced far side, held up, ridden and outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
raced far side, led 2f, remained prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced stand side, held up, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
raced far side, steadied start, held up, switched right 1f out, ran on final furlong, gaining near finish
raced far side, raced mid-division, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, hung left final furlong, one pace
raced stand side, led that group over 4f
raced far side, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, ridden, soon weakened
raced far side, pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression until fade on close home
raced stand side, slowly into stride, always towards rear
raced stand side, slowly into stride, always towards rear
raced stand side, prominent, led stand side group over 2f out, ridden and every chance with far side group over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced far side, soon prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed
raced far side, steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, gaining near finish
Nonrunner
Traditionally a strong betting heat, the Bunbury Cup provides Ballast with a solid opportunity to shine at a fair price. Polar Magic, Partners In Jazz and Mine are others to consider, while last year's winner Material Witness has a theoretical chance off only a 1lb higher mark. However, Willie Muir's charge has not been in the best of form this season and comes here with a little to prove. Partners In Jazz had no luck in running last time and his chance was ruined as a consequence. He is weighted to reverse placings with Marshman, though and David Barron's charge should not be far away if he runs up to his best. Mine loves these big fields and is a consistent type that can be relied upon to give his all. However, he has been struggling with the handicapper this season and, as a hold-up horse, he needs all the luck he can muster to get a run near the finish. Others make more appeal on these terms. Polar Magic has to be considered off his current mark. He is one of the least exposed in the field and a big run can be expected from him. However, he was a little disappointing last time and has more on his plate here. Therefore, we go with Ballast on this occasion. Luca Cumani's charge had several of these behind him when he finished second in the Royal Hunt Cup and is expected to be the one they all have to beat if, as hoped, he repeats the effort today.
Desert Destiny 11-2 (8-10) Towards rear; 8th straight; ridden 500m out; not clear run 400m out; ran on well to lead final 75m, won at Nad Al Sheba 1m hcp gf in Mar beating Iqte Saab (8-10) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Just James 12-1 (9-2) Behind, tailed off final 2f, last of 8, 22l behind Vortex (9-2) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Mine (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 11th of 22, 8l behind New Seeker (9-0) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Ballast (IRE) 11-2jt-fav (8-12) Prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on but not reach winner, 2nd of 22, nk behind New Seeker (9-0) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Millennium Force 33-1 (9-9) Always behind, 17th of 23, 10l behind Jedburgh (9-8) at York 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
My Paris 16-1 (8-11) In touch, chased along 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 6th of 22, 4 1/2l behind New Seeker (9-0) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Compton's Eleven 20-1 (9-12) In touch, driven along over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 3l behind Marshman (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Mutawaffer 11-2fav (9-5) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon behind, 22nd of 23, 12l behind Jedburgh (9-8) at York 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Partners In Jazz (USA) 11-1 (9-6) Steadied start and held up, headway when not much room and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Marshman (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
High Reach 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance from 2f out until no extra just inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Material Witness (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 18th of 23, 10l behind Jedburgh (9-8) at York 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
St Petersburg 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 20th of 22, 23l behind New Seeker (9-0) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, unable to quicken, soon weakened and eased final furlong, 15th of 16, 11l behind Presumptive (8-13) at Sandown 7f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Marshman (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up, headway on inner over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun beating Partners In Jazz (9-6) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Moayed 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 17, 13l behind Iffraaj (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Kamanda Laugh 16-1 (9-10) Raced stand side, chased leader, led 2f out and soon overall leader, ridden clear final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Unshakable (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 19 ran.
Polar Magic 9-4fav (9-7) Behind, not clear run and hampered over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Presumptive (8-13) at Sandown 7f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Pivotal Flame 66-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, staying on when not much room over 1f out, one pace after, 6th of 21, 6l behind Proclamation (8-13) at York 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Fruit of Glory 5-2fav (8-5) Keen, chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Paradise Isle (8-5) at Newmarket 6f fll stk (4) gd in Jun.
Night Air (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up, driven along over 3f out, soon beaten, 16th of 22, 19l behind New Seeker (9-0) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
