mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on, never quite able to challenge
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, carried left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not able to reach winner
dwelt and stumbled slightly start, headway to lead 3f out, headed and hung left well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, edged right, no impression
mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
held up towards rear, not clear run and headway well over 1f out, soon edged right, kept on inside final furlong
led 2f, led well over 1f out, kept on well, pushed out, held on well
in rear and pushed along, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
prominent, ridden 2f out, beaten over 1f out
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, no impression after
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, no impression final furlong
Albero Di Giuda would have claims from today's mark if able to reproduce his form from the artificial surfaces on this faster ground, but that seems unlikely and a moderate contest can instead go the way of DARCY'S PRIDE, while Port Ronan looks a danger. The last-named got off the mark at the 21st time of asking when taking a Redcar maiden handicap last time out over the minimum trip. A 6lb penalty will ask further questions, while he also has the dreaded low draw, so the percentage call is to oppose. Rio Sands has to enter calculations from a mark 1lb lower than his sole handicap success, with trip, ground and trainer form all positives, and he is respected. Even so, Darcy's Pride has a good pitch in stall 14 and he also has conditions and this minimum distance as he likes. He showed at Pontefract last time that a stiff 5f is right up his street and he can enjoy further success today.
Rio Sands 33-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear on outer, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 7th of 10, 5l behind Riflessione (9-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Darcy's Pride (IRE) 25-1 (7-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, kept on to take 2nd post, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Riflessione (9-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Trick Or Two 9-1 (8-11) Raced stand side, led halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 10l behind Mey Blossom (9-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Calley Ho 100-1 (10-1) With leaders until ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Ivestar (10-7) at Hamilton 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Head To Head (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up, mid-division, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Monte Major (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Port Ronan (USA) 16-1 (8-3) Led early, tracked leader, ridden 1f out, stayed on and edged left inside final furlong, led close home, won at Redcar 5f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Bronze Beau (9-8) by nk, 5 ran.
Helping Hand (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Decider (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Commander Wish 11-1 (8-6) Pushed along and outpaced towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 13l behind Bosun Breese (9-5) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Turf Time 12-1 (8-4) Led over 1f, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 7l behind Ryedane (10-0) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Govenor Eliott (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Prominent, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Black Falcon (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3f sell stks (6) fbs in Jan.
Fine And Dandie (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place and behind, last of 14, 42l behind Sir Louis (8-13) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Apr.
Menediva 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 14l behind Mercers Row (9-3) at Beverley 5f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Albero di Giuda (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Led, clear over 3f out to over 1f out, ridden and headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied and every chance towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 10, ns behind Gracie's Gift (9-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Karate Queen 12-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, held up, never a factor, 12th of 14, 9l behind Ivestar (10-7) at Hamilton 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf.