in touch, led 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on final furlong, went 2nd final 75 yards
always in rear, under pressure and beaten over 2f out
in touch on outside, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong readily
led to 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up on inside, staying on at one pace under pressure when not much room on rail over 1f out
Benhavis is the pick ahead of Mudhish and Spiritofthetiger, with Ten Pole Tudor one to note. The latter is sure to know his game and will be placed to good effect soon, but on this occasion may have to give best to more experienced sorts, with preference for Benhavis. John Dunlop's juveniles always come on for the run, and this son of Lomitas will hopefully settle better than he did when tried over seven-furlongs at Warwick last time. Mudhish takes a drop in class after his fair Newmarket fourth and rates the main danger, while Spiritofthetiger had opponents from much bigger stables behind when just touched off on her Kempton debut. She should give her new trainer something to cheer about soon, but is likely to be outgunned today by our idea of the winner, Benhavis.
Benhavis 11-1 (9-1) In touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Hobby (8-4) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Barliffey (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, ridden and edged right approaching final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Fast Company (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Mileaminutemurphy 10-1 (9-3) Slowly away and went left start, green and always in rear, last of 14, 28l behind Sharp Nephew (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Ten Pole Tudor Royal Applause gelding, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m6f.
Mudhish (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 17, 6l behind Francesca d'Gorgio (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul.
Midnite Blews (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen and soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 11l behind Toto Skyllachy (9-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) sft in Jul.
Spiritofthetiger (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, always just held towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Maybe I Will (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Jul.
Mister Cafnex (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Always behind stands' side, last of 15, 16l behind Sweepstake (8-12) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Agglestone Rock 33-1 (8-2) Started slowly in rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 10l behind Semah Harold (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
