held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never able to challenge
soon tracking leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon hard ridden and rallied, stayed on, no chance with winner
soon in touch, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, behind final 2f
soon mid-division, under pressure and weakened well over 2f out
tracked winner, hung left and headway 3f out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened over 1f out
made all, hard driven over 1f out, ran on strongly
HARBINGER is making meteoric progress towards a crack at the St Leger next month and is fully expected to take this latest challenge in his stride. Alwaary and Father Time are sure to make this a good test, while Jukebox Jury and Mastery are likely to be available at attractive odds. Both are progressive enough to merit a speculative interest should the price collapse on the selection. Mastery won the Italian Derby in May and was subsequently placed in a Group One in France last month. Versatile regarding the ground, the mount of Frankie Dettori has nothing to lose in this company. He can play a strong supporting role today. Similar comments apply to Jukebox Jury, who has steadily improved this season and has scope for further progress now he is stepped up in trip again. Father Time and Alwaary are closely matched from their encounter in the Lingfield Derby Trial. The former has a Group 2 penalty to carry today, though. He faces a stiff test on these terms. Therefore, it might be down to Alwaary to provide the sternest challenge to the selection. The son of Dynaformer has proven stamina over the trip and, as he was far from disgraced against older horses at Ascot last month; he has to merit serious consideration. However, Harbinger has reportedly tightened-up nicely since his Goodwood success three weeks ago. And as Sir Michael Stoute's leading contender for the final classic of the season; Harbinger is very difficult to overlook today.
Father Time 9-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway over 3f out, challenged going well 2f out, led well over 1f out, ridden and in command final 1f, stayed on strongly, won at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun beating Your Old Pal (8-12) by 4l, 12 ran.
Mastery 14-1 (9-2) 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Cavalryman (9-2) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 4f stk gs in Jul.
Above Average (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, improved 4f out, ridden and went third from over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Kite Wood (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 5f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Alwaary (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Conduit (9-7) at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Harbinger 11-4fav (9-0) Mid-division, headway 5f out, led 2f out, quickened and edged right over 1f out, in no danger after, ran on well, won at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul beating Firebet (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Jukebox Jury (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead final 75 yards, won at Haydock 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gd beating Campanologist (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Monitor Closely (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Prominent, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Kirklees (9-2) at York 1m 2f stks (1) gd in Jul.
