behind, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced halfway, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, outpaced behind, never on terms
in touch, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, chased winner inside final furlong, one pace
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, hung right and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
outpaced, never dangerous
Yorkshire Blue, Muara, Chairman Bobby and Drum Dance are a handful against the field in a tight finale and the narrow vote is given to Yorkshire Blue. The selection won well last time out when beating Bundy and although having a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and from a good draw he is taken to win again. Muara rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Slipperfoot but this looks more competitive and her penalty may just find her out and at likely odds she looks worth taking on. Chairman Bobby remains on a fair mark and was a fair second last time out behind Bodden Bay but he has been done no favours by the draw.Drum Dance is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best and in a race where few can be ruled out for the winner we return to Yorkshire Blue.
Yorkshire Blue 4-1 (9-2) In rear and outpaced, soon driven along, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Hamilton 6f hcap (5) gs beating Bundy (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Primarily 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Charles Parnell (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) frm.
George The Best (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bollin Edward (8-12) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Muara 5-1jt-fav (9-4) Chased leaders, driven halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf beating Slipperfoot (9-7) by a nk, 19 ran.
Chairman Bobby 6-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Bodden Bay (9-3) at Carlisle 6f hcap (6) gd.
Fox Covert (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 17, 5l behind Sharp Hat (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (6) frm.
Grey Cossack 11-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Dizzy In The Head (9-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Drum Dance (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 3l behind Beau Marche (8-12) at Leicester 6f sll (5) gf.
