held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, one pace
always behind
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
in touch, headway over 5f out, no extra from over 1f out
dwelt, held up, never on terms
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and rider lost stick over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up and keen, never dangerous
reared start, in rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
in touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, no impression from well over 1f out
soon ridden, raced wide, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, weakened over 3f out
headway over 2f out, one pace
behind from over 3f out
chased leader, led over 2f out, stayed on well, pushed out
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Luca Cumani has farmed this race in recent years and he can gain his fourth win in a row with Ask The Butler, who gets the vote over Chocolate Caramel, Nawamees and Secret Dancer. A typically tough race, but Ask The Butler was considered good enough to contest a Group Three last year and although he flopped on that occasion, his recent victory shows that he has ability. His jockey Francesca Cumani herself is seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race and on perfect ground he could prove hard to beat. Jeer finished second behind the selection last time and has claims with a turn around in the weights, whilst Maslak has plenty of ability but needs to bounce back from a poor run. Nawamees would be a major danger if able to translate his all-weather form to the turf but his record of one win in 26 turf starts tempers enthusiasm somewhat. Cruise Director and Philanthropy know how to win on the Knavesmire, and he latter showed up for a long way last time. Chocolate Caramel impressed here by the way he travelled en-route to victory, and whilst this is tougher he cannot be ruled out. Aureate is yet another to consider, however Ask The Butler looks to have all the answers.
Jeer (IRE) 2-1fav (9-10) Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, soon edged left, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Ask The Butler (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcap (4) gf in May.
Risk (IRE) (9-4) Never a threat, 6th of 9, 11l behind Latin Mood (9-4) at Chantilly 1m 7f in Oct.
Ask The Butler 11-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon not clear run, quickened to lead close home, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcap (4) gf in May beating Jeer (9-10) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Maslak (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out, behind and eased over 1f out, last of 10, well behind Punjabi (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (3) gf in May.
Murfreesboro 66-1 (8-12) Close up until ridden and lost touch from over 3f out, last of 5, 13l behind Red Rocks (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (2) gf in May.
Philanthropy 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, led 3f out, hard ridden and headed 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Humble Opinion (9-3) at York 1m 2f hcap (3) gd in May.
Aureate 14-1 (8-8) Held up headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Bureaucrat (8-13) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Chocolate Caramel (USA) 11-2 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead final 100 yards, won at York 1m 4f clm (4) gd in May beating Inchloch (9-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Nawamees (IRE) 6-4fav (9-12) Made all, led narrowly, shaken up over 2f out, quickened and asserted final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Apr beating Dushstorm (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Bazart 13-2 (11-2) In touch, led after 2f, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Crossbow Creek (11-10) at York 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in May.
Secret Dancer (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, smooth headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May beating Eqbaal (9-3) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Cruise Director 6-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 9l behind Mae Cigan (8-8) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Resonate (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) In touch, driven along on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 9l behind Trans Siberian (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (4) gs in May.
Calzaghe (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden and outpaced when hung right from over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Bajan Parkes (9-4) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Step This Way (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Resplendent Light (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Wing Collar 13-2 (9-11) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 9th of 10, 9l behind Gee Dee Nen (9-1) at Haydock 2m hcap (2) gd in May.
Oddsmaker (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, lost place 3f out, 7th of 8, 34l behind Bull Market (8-11) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
