made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on gamely
always in rear, pushed along 4f out, no impression
held up in rear, headway and switched right from over 1f out, soon ridden and stayed on towards finish, nearest finish
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
always in rear
dwelt, switched left to rails soon after start, held up in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, edged right and stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
close up, ridden 3f out, lost place 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong
held up, headway approaching 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, never troubled leaders
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway approaching 3f out, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
The 2009 renewal of the Bunbury Cup has attracted 20 runners and out of the masses CAPTAIN BRILLIANCE appeals the most marginally ahead of Giganticus and Mutheeb. Hailing from the Newmarket stable of Jermey Noseda the selection returned from a near two-year absence to land a strong race over course and distance last time. That was his first start in the handicap ranks and he should be able to handle the extra eight pounds added to his back especially with Johnny Murtagh booked for the ride. Giganticus is looking to follow up on a success in similar company last time and has a pretty decent strike rate. It's been a while since he won off a mark this high but another big performance will have him close. Godolphin's Mutheeb found Giganticus three lengths too good on there last meeting but should be closer with the terms swinging in his favour. Michael Bell's Redford also should be more of a match for Giganticus this time on these terms and could reverse the result but out in front of them all should be Captain Brilliance.
Plum Pudding (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, until headed and no extra just inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Gallagher (8-5) at Newbury 7f cond Stakes (3) gf.
Laa Rayb (USA) 9-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, close up 4th, effort 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Without A Prayer (9-7) at Windsor 1m Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
Racer Forever (USA) 50-1 (9-10) Raced far side, held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead that group inside final furlong, not on terms with stands side leaders, 5th of 29, 3 1/2l behind Giganticus (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Mutheeb (USA) 13-2fav (9-9) Raced stands side, took keen hold, in touch, headway 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 29, 3 1/2l behind Giganticus (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Raced stands side and always behind, 19th of 26, 14l behind High Standing (8-12) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Redford (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Raced stands side, steadied start and held up in rear, smooth headway on stands side rails 2f out, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 29, 3l behind Giganticus (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Al Muheer (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Raced stands side, took keen hold in mid-division, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon led, hard ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 29, 1 3/4l behind Giganticus (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Nota Bene 33-1 (9-2) Switched left to race stands side after 1f, held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 16th of 26, 12l behind High Standing (8-12) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Giganticus (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Raced stands side, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, quickened to clear, won at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun beating Al Muheer (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 29 ran.
Captain Brilliance (USA) 11-1 (9-9) Switched right to race stands side, in touch, headway to lead and overall leader over 1f out, soon hung left to far side group, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun beating Thunderball (7-12) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Raced far side and always behind, 26th of 29, 22l behind Giganticus (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Benandonner (USA) 7-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden outpaced over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1l behind Horatio Carter (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun.
Mister Hardy 9-1 (9-1) Raced stands side, chased leaders 5f, 18th of 29, 16l behind Giganticus (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Signor Peltro 9-2fav (8-7) Steadied at start and held up, ridden along over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May beating Celtic Sultan (8-8) by 1l, 14 ran.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Raced far side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, never nearer, 9th of 26, 8l behind High Standing (8-12) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Spanish Bounty 16-1 (9-4) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, 3rd and no chance with front pair when not much room inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Judd Street (9-4) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
Headford View (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway in 7th 1 1/2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead last strides, won at Curragh 7f Fillies Handicap (3yo+) gd in Jun beating Hallie's Comet (9-2) by shd, 15 ran.
Shifting Star (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Raced stands side, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 29, 4 1/2l behind Giganticus (8-12) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Joseph Henry 12-1 (9-6) Led on near side, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 19, 1 3/4l behind Mountain Coral (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp 3yo+ gf in Jun.
Al Khaleej (IRE) 5-1fav (9-3) Prominent in centre, driven to challenge over 1f out, ran on to press winner well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 22, nk behind Zaahid (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May '08.
