held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, hung right 1f out, kept on
held up, headway 3f out to chase leaders, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
led for 2f, chased leader, ridden over 3f, weakened over 2f
held up towards rear, ridden, headway over 3f out, hung left and weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong
keen, in touch, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden, headway well over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
led after 2f, ridden, headed over 2f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, soon driven along, weakened final 2f
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
Political Intrigue is progressing nicely and he can land this tricky handicap from Sunday Symphony and Clueless. Richard Hughes rode this colt with the utmost confidence on his handicap debut. He was cruising all the way round and at the furlong pole was five lengths clear. He was eased down in the last hundred yards and in the end the winning margin was just a length. He was obviously value for much more and there should be plenty more to come. Sunday Symphony possibly found the mile and six testing his stamina last time, and is better judged on his previous outing when second to Ski Jump over course and distance. He should go close here despite top-weight. Clueless has always been held in high regard by connections and lost his maiden tag at Newmarket last time. As with the selection there is scope for more improvement and he looks a threat to all. In a wide open contest Red Peony and Front Stage can also take a hand in the finish, but on this occasion we will have to give a narrow vote to Political Intrigue.
Sunday Symphony 7-2fav (9-7) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Tawqeet (9-0) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Bridge Loan 11-2fav (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 18, 6l behind Camrose (9-12) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gd.
Political Intrigue 5-4fav (9-5) Led, quickened clear over 2f out, heavily eased final furlong, won at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Heathyards Pride (8-11) by 1l, 6 ran.
Front Stage (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 18, 8l behind Camrose (9-12) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gd.
Red Peony 12-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind La Persiana (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 2f lst fll hcp (1) gd.
Consular 6-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 15l behind Danehill Willy (8-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Ebtikaar (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leader until ridden over 3f out, not much room over 2f out and soon weakened, 8th of 16, 14l behind Group Captain (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Clueless 3-1 (9-0) Made all, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Balance of Power (9-0) by a nk, 10 ran.
Market Trend 12-1 (8-10) Held up, driven when outpaced over 2f out, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Ceiriog Valley (8-1) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Royal Jet 10-1 (8-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 12l behind Ashkal Way (8-3) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
