held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, took 3rd final strides
tracked leader, switched towards center over 3f out, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, edged right and stayed on to lead near finish
led, ridden when challenged over 1f out, headed near finish
always in rear, switched towards center over 3f out
tracked leaders, switched towards center over 3f out, ridden 3f out, edged left inside final furlong, lost 3rd final strides
dwelt, in rear, switched towards center over 3f out, soon ridden, not troubled leaders
held up in touch, switched towards center over 3f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
A really interesting opener to the day with CORSICA taken to make the most of an 18lbs pull with Harris Tweed and reverse placings, while Prizefighting can emerge next best. Our selection face what turned out to be a near-impossible task when attempting to give his reopposing rival 18lbs in the most valuable race on Musselburgh's calendar last time out. That was over 1m 4f on fast ground, with the only difference today being a further furlong. Despite the progressive profile of the William Haggas-trained runner he still has to find another 9lbs here if official figures can be trusted and is taken on. Prizefighting is not beyond improvement after just five starts and especially with blinkers applied for the first time. He went well in a Chantilly Group 3 last time but conditions were soft then and they look to be against him today. Simenon is not certain to see out this longer trip now stepped up from 10f, and a bigger danger appears to be Very Good Day. Mick Channon won this four years ago with Youmzain, so he knows what type of horse it takes, and he confirmed the promise of his Goodwood run behind Rewilding with a Haydock maiden success last time. He is very much respected, though preference is for Corsica.
Caucus 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, pushed along on inside over 3f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, snatched 3rd on line, 3rd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Dandino (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Corsica (IRE) 9-4 (9-1) Led until 5f out, tracked leader, pushed along in close 3rd and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Mikhail Glinka (9-1) at Royal Ascot 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Harris Tweed 4-1fav (8-3) With leader, carried wide 1st bend, led after 3f, made rest, ridden 2f out, drew well clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun beating Sing Sweetly (7-12) by 5l, 15 ran.
Prizefighting (USA) 4-1 (8-11) 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Goldwaki (8-11) at Chantilly(FR) 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) sft in Jun.
Simenon (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Led, quickened halfway, headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, soon beaten, 4th of 5, 10l behind Afsare (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2f con stks (2) gf in Jun.
Very Good Day (FR) 4-9fav (8-13) Held up, progress to mid-division halfway, headway 3f out, effort to press leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun beating Cotillion (10-0) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Kithonia (FR) 15-2 (8-12) Took keen hold and tracked leaders early, mid-division, hung left from 3f out, hampered 1f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 7l behind Eleanora Duse (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
