made all, ridden over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, ran on well
tracked winner towards stands side rail, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take narrow 2nd inside final furlong, not pace of winner
stumbled start, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never involved
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
prominent, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
outpaced in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on well towards stands side rail inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never a threat
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, not pace to challenge
mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, took 4th near finish, not reach leaders
always towards rear
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders
towards rear, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
NonRunner
A high draw used to be an advantage on the sprint course here when the ground was riding fast but only one of the first five in last year’s renewal had a double-figure berth. El Astronaute bravely held off Dark Shot and Major Jumbo in a similar handicap at York last month and almost repeated the trick on the Knavesmire nine days later when only beaten a head by Mr Lupton. But he was only seventh here last year and has 7lb more to carry. The winner 12 months ago, Line Of Reason, carries 7lb less but was behind El Astronaute last time, though that run did hint at a revival. Paul Midgley also runs Orvar and recent Newmarket winner Move In Time and in-form Tim Easterby is also triple-handed. Copper Knight has slipped back to a winning mark and should be thereabouts after a pipe-opener but ORION’S BOW may be better drawn. Favourite for this last year, he now races off a 15lb lower mark, though does need forgiving a below-par effort over 6f at York last time. Soie D'leau made a winning return at Thirsk and has only been raised 3lb but is unlikely to dominate again with last year’s fourth Caspian Prince among the opposition.
Caspian Prince (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Good speed to cross over and lead on rail, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 13th of 20, 8l behind Tanasoq (8-0) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
El Astronaute (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Hung left throughout, prominent, led halfway, strongly challenged from over 1f out and throughout final furlong, headed last strides, 2nd of 19, hd behind Mr Lupton (9-10) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Major Jumbo 13-2fav (9-8) Prominent, every chance from well over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 4th of 19, 3/4l behind Mr Lupton (9-10) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Ornate 50-1 (9-8) Soon led, ridden and joined over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 9 1/4l behind Harry Angel (9-13) at York 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in May.
Soie D'leau 11-2 (9-3) Made all, hard driven when strongly challenged over 1f out, held on gamely, won at Thirsk 5f hcp (2) gf in May beating Blue De Vega (9-4) by nk, 6 ran.
Orvar (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, driven before halfway, effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Soie D'leau (9-3) at Thirsk 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Copper Knight (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 18, 5 1/2l behind El Astronaute (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
El Hombre 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, 12th of 19, 10 3/4l behind George Bowen (8-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Mayleaf Shine (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never involved, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind A Momentofmadness (9-0) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Merhoob (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, headway to lead inside final furlong, ridden and ran on(hand time ), won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating War Whisper (8-8) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Dark Shot 11-2fav (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 20, 4 1/4l behind Tanasoq (8-0) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Move In Time 7-2 (9-6) Broke smartly, soon steadied, raced wide close up, headway to lead over 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gf in May beating Daschas (8-11) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Line Of Reason (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Awkwardly away in rear far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 18, 3 3/4l behind El Astronaute (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Orion's Bow 7-1fav (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 19, 11 1/2l behind George Bowen (8-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Excessable 33-1 (8-8) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Mr Lupton (9-10) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Fendale 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway halfway, never able to challenge, 8th of 19, 3l behind Mr Lupton (9-10) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Batten The Hatches 20-1 (8-10) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 17th of 19, 8 1/2l behind Mr Lupton (9-10) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
