mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out
prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, hung left inside final furlong, no extra close home
in rear, some headway 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
in touch, every chance over 1f out, staying on when hampered and checked well inside final furlong
steadied start, settled towards rear, headway 2f out, every chance final furlong, edged right, no extra towards finish
behind, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, not clear run, switched right over 1f out to near side rail, ran on to lead towards finish (hand timed)
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, carried left, checked inside final furlong, not recover
led, ridden, hung left over 1f out, outpaced well inside final furlong, headed towards finish
took keen hold towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no headway
always in rear
in rear, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Caustic Wit has solid claims on recent form but has been done few favours with a low draw and a better bet may be Gwilym, with Prettilini rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has done little wrong in two starts, both here at Windsor, this season and is taken to defy a 2lb rise for his latest narrow defeat behind Bahamian Ballet. The History Man was good value for his win at Ayr last time but may struggle to follow up under his 6lb penalty, while Endless Summer has failed to sparkle in two starts this term so looks best watched. Puskas has gradually slipped down the handicap but may still be a shade high in the weights and of more interest at the other end of the handicap may be the well drawn Prettilini. Gwilym looks the form choice of the field though and is taken to make the most of his good draw.
Gwilym (GER) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Dig Deep (9-12) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 1f out, carried right and kept on final furlong, 5th of 8, 2l behind Melalchrist (9-6) at Hamilton 5f hcap (5) gd.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Prominent far side, chased leader 2f out, led overall inside final furlong, driven out, won at Folkestone 5f hcap (5) gf beating Malapropism (9-10) by a nk, 9 ran.
Malapropism 11-2 (9-10) Raced far side, led for 1f, stayed prominent, ran on to chase winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 9, nk behind Caustic Wit (9-5) at Folkestone 5f hcap (5) gf.
Talcen Gwyn (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Switched to race far side, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on and took 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Caustic Wit (9-5) at Folkestone 5f hcap (5) gf.
Prettilini 12-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 4f out, remained prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Limonia (8-9) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
The History Man (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Tamino (9-4) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Henry Hall (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 7l behind Elkhorn (9-3) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
