behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
behind, headway over 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, driven over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, nearest finish
mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon no impression
tracked leader, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened over1f out
led, driven over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
always mid-division
behind, under pressure halfway, soon beaten
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, never on terms
held up, never dangerous
raced alone on wide outside and in touch, joined main group after 3f, led inside final furlong, ran on well
Three year olds have won two of the three runnings of this race and the Classic generation are well represented with Class Is Class likely to prove popular. However, we prefer the claims of CLASSIC VINTAGE with the likely starting prices a deciding factor. Young Mick finished tenth in this race last year but was only beaten under 3 lengths and he'd be a popular winner whilst Magicalmysterytour, Inventor and Pevensey were all in front of him twelve months ago and can be given chances again. This trip may stretch the consistent Safari Sunup and of more interest may be Siberian Tiger who has the assistance of blinkers and the Ebor winning pilot in a bid to recapture his form on the level although it's worth noting that he didn't fare too badly over hurdles last time. Record Breaker and Quai D'Orsay both merit respect following recent victories whilst Michael Jarvis is also double handed and both Opinion Poll and Kings Destiny have claims. The former has the worst of the draw but should fare better than he did at the Royal meeting following the recent rain. Kings Destiny drops back in trip which won't bother him and he could get the run of the race out in front and he's well drawn to adopt those tactics. Rangefinder was always to the fore when winning on soft ground at Thirsk and has the scope for further improvement whilst Class Is Class has been made favourite for his last three starts and will be popular again. He hasn't managed to win any of them though and has lost his position at crucial stages of his races. That may be down to inexperience rather than a character trait but he's likely to be underpriced in any respect. Therefore, we'll side with Classic Vintage who represents last year's successful yard. He drops down in trip after a crack at a Listed race at Goodwood but he ran out an impressive winner the last time that he tackled twelve furlongs. His draw isn't ideal and he will need a little luck in running but that applies to the majority of the field, many of whom don't have the same room for improvement as Classic Vintage.
Record Breaker (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Held up in last pair, last and still plenty to do entering straight, headway on outside from 2f out, quickened up to lead inside final furlong, kept on strongly, ridden out, won at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep beating Australia Day (9-6) by 4l, 11 ran.
Inventor (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 7l behind Kirklees (9-9) at Kempton 1m 4f Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1) pol in Sep.
Yellowstone (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Keen, tracked leader, came centre and led that group over 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 10l behind All The Aces (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gd in Jun.
Unleashed (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) In touch, headway over 3f out, went second 2f out, ridden, challenging and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace to press for second through final furlong, not pace of winner, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Record Breaker (9-6) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Siberian Tiger (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, not clear run well over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 19, 8l behind Sesenta (8-8) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Mystery Star (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Held up last, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Akmal (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sep.
Safari Sunup (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, led 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Charm School (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Sep.
Magicalmysterytour (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 24l behind Yes Mr President (8-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Young Mick 8-1 (9-2) In touch, driven and headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 17, 5l behind Drill Sergeant (9-7) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
First Avenue 17-2 (8-7) Prominent, driven 2f out, every chance over 1f, kept on same pace, 6th of 21, 9l behind Tropical Strait (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcap (2) sft in Nov.
Pevensey (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep beating Wicked Daze (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Lethal Glaze (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 9l behind Royal Diamond (8-2) at Ffos Las 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Quai d'Orsay 7-2 (9-6) Tracked leader, led final furlong, driven out, won at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Hunting Tower (9-1) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kings Destiny 5-1fav (8-6) Held up mid-division, ridden and every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Yes Mr President (8-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Classic Vintage (USA) 8-1 (8-7) In touch in 5th, tracked leading pair over 4f out, challenging and up sides from 2f out, still every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Mourilyan (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f Listed stks gd in Aug.
Class Is Class (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) In touch, hampered 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 20, 2l behind Almiqdaad (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Rangefinder 7-2fav (9-10) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, stayed on well final 2f, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sep beating Sanctuary (8-8) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Coin of The Realm (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Prominent on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 21l behind Whispering Gallery (9-3) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Opinion Poll (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders, 7th of 19, 5l behind Cosmic Sun (7-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
