made virtually all, driven along over 1f out, in command final furlong, stayed on well
held up in 4th, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, held up in 5th, driven along 3f out, stayed on to take moderate 3rd just inside final 2f
soon pressing winner until ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in 6th, pushed along on outside 4f out, plugged on inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, went 2nd on rail 3f out, soon hanging left in behind winner, close enough when switched right and hung back in behind winner inside final furlong, not run on
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POINT OF LIGHT has been placed with customary elan by his handler and is clearly the one to beat but it will be interesting to see how Pedasus and Royal Bet get on. The selection avoids a penalty for his victory in an apprentice handicap at Bath where he was penalised and had to race from a mark of 72 as a result. He lines up here on the same perch having picked up a penalty for another cosy success at Windsor on Monday. His yard won this two years ago and his chance is there for all to see although there's always a chance that a succession of races in a short period could take their toll. Pedasus held a Guineas entry earlier in the year but now sports a tongue strap for his first run since a quiet run in a competitive Newmarket maiden in April; he had also run poorly on his reappearance but could be handily weighted if he's able to fulfil expectations and his initial promise. There's a question over the longer trip and he's up against a very solid opponent but he's one of the more interesting runners. Royal Bet also moves into handicap company for the first time and he has looked in need of this step up in trip. There may be more to come from him, Venture Capitalist will appreciate being back on a sound surface as may Khayar whilst Diktalina has achieved more than most but it's difficult to get away from Point Of Light.
Point of Light 8-13fav (8-9) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, led well over 1f out, idled and driven in final furlong, well on top towards finish, won at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Eseej (10-0) by 2l, 8 ran.
Hi Fling 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final 2f, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Alicante (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Khayar (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Raced wide towards rear, hampered 3f out, never in contention after, 11th of 13, 31l behind Alicante (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Diktalina 10-1 (8-6) Led 1f, chased leader, hard ridden over 4f out, outpaced by leader 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Parc Des Princes (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Mymateeric 18-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 29l behind Broughtons Paradis (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Royal Bet (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division and keen, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 11, 14l behind Highkingofireland (8-12) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Pedasus (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 16l behind Infiraad (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Apr.
Venture Capitalist 11-1 (9-5) Raced wide in mid-division, driven along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 18l behind Alicante (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
