made all, keen, hard driven when challenged over 2f out, kept on well final furlong
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, effort on inside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
KING BOLETE was given his head at Ascot on his reappearance and made all to beat a decent field. Fourth Perestroika is 4lb better off and entitled to strip fitter here but the top weight should get his own way out in front again in this small field and can confirm the form. Tawdeea wasn't disgraced when bidding for a hat-trick in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar but there must be a doubt about him staying this longer trip. Novancia has been tailed off in all three starts since scoring at Newmarket last July and is best watched for now.
King Bolete (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, led after 1f, made rest, driven inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in May beating Duretto (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Tawdeea 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Revolutionist (9-10) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in May.
Perestroika 11-1 (9-3) Led 1f, chased winner until 4f out, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden in 3rd and one pace over 1f out, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind King Bolete (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in May.
Novancia (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Tracked leader until 4f out, chased leaders until weakened quickly over 2f out, soon behind, last of 9, dist behind Tioga Pass (10-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp fll (3) gd in May.
