chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened when not much room inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led for 1f, chased leader, ridden well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, effort 3f out, no headway after
steadied start, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on to lead post
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 3f out, kept on final furlong
raced wide, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, caught post
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear, never dangerous
Mine can give Frankie Dettori another winner on the Knavesmire this week, with Polar Bear, Fantasy Believer and Play That Tune others to consider. Since landing the Royal Hunt Cup in June, Mine has continued to perform with credit and although he would not want the ground too soft, he does handle cut and brings a touch of class to the contest. One who will certainly not mind the ground is Polar Bear, a real mudlark who bolted up at Newcastle on his last outing. He could be up to Group class given the right conditions and the Willie Haggas inmate can reach the frame at least. Fantasy Believer was a beaten favourite when failing to land a ¿100,000 bonus here two days ago and is starting to feel the handicapper's grip, but with Kieren Fallon taking over in the plate there may be enough left in the tank for a decent try. Play That Tune has in the main been disappointing but is better treated now than when seventh in the Listed Hambleton Stakes here in May. She may be there or thereabouts until the business end when we expect Mine to stamp his authority
