in mid-division when hampered and shuffled back towards rear 9f out, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, behind final 3f, tailed off
chased leader, stayed alone on stands rail in straight and well on terms, edged left from 3f out, behind over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 8f out, chased leaders 6f out, led over 2f out, joined over 1f out, narrowly headed final 150 yards, stayed on
held up and always in rear
took keen hold, led until headed over 2f out, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 8f out, ridden and chasing leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, steady headway far side over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, went 2nd and driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 150 yards, driven out
taking keen hold in mid-division when steadied off heels 10f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, staying on same pace when hung right inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and edged left 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took modest 3rd in closing stages
took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened and eased over 2f out, tailed off
Nonrunner
Another very tough handicap for punters to unravel. Ithoughtitwasover is in cracking form but has been put up another 3lb despite being beaten on his hat-trick attempt at Goodwood where the ground may have been too fast. Classic Punch loves it around here and though his two latest victories have been over 1m2f he's equally adept at this trip and has won off higher marks than this. MULAQEN was having his first start since last July when gaining an impressive victory at York last month. The handicapper has also taken note with a 13lb rise but Marcus Tregoning's charge looks one to follow this season and can go in again. There are plenty of dangers lurking in the lower reaches including High Office, who bounced back to his best when headed on the line by Easy terms in a lucrative York handicap last month. High Jinx and Ermyn Lodge are others to consider in a wide-open contest.
Ithoughtitwasover (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Held up in touch, headway on outside 3f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, every chance until weakened and not much room towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Life And Soul (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Swingkeel (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never in contention, 11th of 15, 23l behind Opinion Poll (9-7) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Classic Punch (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Took main group to race far side and led them until over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Slumber (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd in Oct.
Mulaqen 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on strongly to go clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, won at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Mica Mika (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 18 ran.
Anatolian 13-2 (9-6) In touch, headway, halfway, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 8l behind Ithoughtitwasover (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
Ermyn Lodge 16-1 (8-12) Always prominent, challenged 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 33, 1 1/2l behind Never Can Tell (8-11) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Qushchi 14-1 (8-12) Led, raced stand side from over 3f out, soon headed, weakened well over 2f out, 7th of 9, well behind Vita Nova (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) sft in May.
Classic Vintage (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 5th of 23, 9l behind Zuider Zee (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Western Pearl 10-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, went 6th over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 19l behind Vita Nova (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) sft in May.
High Jinx (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind War Poet (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Apr.
Late Telegraph (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Life And Soul (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Lyssio (GER) 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along 7f out, lost place halfway, 5th of 6, 49l behind Colombian (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) hvy in Apr.
Spifer (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Took keen hold on touch in mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 7th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Easy Terms (8-10) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
High Office 33-1 (8-6) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and edged right from over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, shd behind Easy Terms (8-10) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Vasily 5-2 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leader, led inside final 2f, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May beating New River (8-7) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Address Unknown 40-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, struggling 5f out, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Ile De Re (8-11) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (4yo+) (2) sft in May.
