in touch, headway 3f out, soon ridden, every chance entering final furlong, kept on, no extra
led for 6f, prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed briefly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, every chance 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders for 6f, behind final 5f
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden to chase leaders, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division until weakened over 4f out
prominent, led after 6f, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, good headway 3f out, ridden to lead briefly when veered violently left over 1f out, did same again inside final furlong, kept on, no chance after
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division until weakened over 4f out
held up behind, ridden and stayed on final 2f, never troubled leaders
This race is often won by a bright prospect and the three penalised runners could struggle in a race that's potentially competitive. Reference to the market is advised but CABINET MINISTER, Bensalem and Qroktou are three that we would expect to feature prominently. Very Stylish, Pipe Banner and Pepe Simo are three more names to conjure with whilst Katmai is related to a German Group 2 winner and would have to be of interest in this sphere if sharing in his sibling's ability. Qroktou is related to winners in France and hails from a yard that has already introduced a decent performer in this division. Bensalem comfortably won a division of a Dromahane maiden in a fast time at Christmas and has a number of bumper winners in the family and is also from a yard whose bumper horses are going well. Carl Llewellyn has tended to only ride his better horses since taking out a trainer's licence and his followers have been rewarded by a one in three strike rate and a healthy level stakes profit. This one's immediate family haven't achieved a great deal but the presence of Llewellyn in the saddle is sufficient for us to award Cabinet Minister the vote. (Ian Ogg)
Shiwawa 1-2fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gf in Sept '06 beating Linagram (10-7) by 6l, 13 ran.
Moscow Catch (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Close up, led over 3f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gf in Oct beating Vacario (11-7) by 6l, 6 ran.
Time For Rupert (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) In touch, steady headway 6f out, chased leaders from 4f out, led inside final 2f, ridden final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in Apr beating Acordeon (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Bankstair (FR) Astair gelding out of Idylle D'estruval.
Beau Lake (IRE) Heron Island gelding out of Brennan For Audits.
Bensalem (IRE) (12-0) won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gs in Dec beating No Better Man (12-0) by 8l, 16 ran.
Blessed Forever (IRE) Rudimentary gelding out of Josh's Fancy.
Cabinet Minister (IRE) Bob Back gelding out of Black Spring.
Chariot Charger (IRE) (11-7) 2nd of 9, nk behind You And I (11-7) at Athenry 3m ire ptp sft in Apr.
General Kutuzov (IRE) Moscow Society gelding, half-brother to winning bumper/hurdler/chaser Leading Authority.
Inishmor (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Kampa Island.
Katmai (GER) Tiger Hill gelding out of Kittiwake.
Little Eaglet (IRE) Dushyantor gelding out of Bagatelle.
Pepe Simo (IRE) Victory Note gelding out of Vallee Doree.
Pipe Banner Silver Patriarch gelding out of winning jumper and hurdler Bella Macrea.
Qroktou (FR) Fragrant Mix gelding, half-brother to winning stayer/chaser Ommega.
Sevillian (IRE) Rossini gelding, brother to 7f winner Montini Royale.
Tigger 20-1 (11-2) Prominent, led after 4f, ridden and headed over 5f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 49l behind Canaradzo (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in May.
Very Stylish (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Native Craft.
Seraphim Knight (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Handy, weakened 3f out, 13th of 16, well behind Knockara Beau (11-9) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) gd in May.
