prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, held up in rear, hampered entering final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, hung left under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, never a factor
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, never a threat
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, ran on to lead last strides
mid-division, beaten when hampered over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, weakened over 1f out
led until over 1f out, weakened
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders over 3f
mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, never dangerous
held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, never on terms
Duke Of Firenze finished third in last year’s renewal ahead of Kimberella, Desert Law and Robot Boy with Confessional well behind. But David Griffiths’ charge was beaten a neck by Caspian Prince in the Epsom Dash a fortnight ago with Line Of Reason, Move In Time and El Astronaute all further behind. Stepper Point is penalised for winning a lower grade sprint at Chelmsford while Mirza is having his first start since October. ORION’S BOW won five in a row for Dandy Nicholls’ last summer and should be spot on now after a couple of starts for Tim Easterby. An apprentice’s 3lb allowance is a bonus today and he can return to winning ways.
Caspian Prince (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) With leaders, 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on gamely, just lasted, won at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun beating Dark Shot (8-2) by shd, 19 ran.
Kimberella 6-1fav (9-10) Chased leaders on rail, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Duke Of Firenze 9-1 (9-8) Held up in last pair, good headway on rail and switched right over 1f out, over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, just failed, 3rd of 19, shd behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Mirza 12-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 15th of 21, 3 3/4l behind Soie D'leau (8-13) at Doncaster 5f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Orion's Bow 13-2 (9-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and lost 3rd close home, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Mythmaker (9-5) at Haydock 6f stks (2) gd in May.
Bowson Fred 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakening when hampered entering final furlong, 16th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Robot Boy (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, faded last 75 yards, 8th of 12, 5l behind Duke Of Firenze (9-7) at York 5f hcp (2) sft in May.
Harry Hurricane 9-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on well final 100 yards, not reach leaders, 4th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Copper Knight (8-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Line Of Reason (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 9th of 19, 2 1/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Move In Time 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders on outside, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 15th of 19, 5 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Desert Law (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up in mid-division, headway when not clear run and switched sharply left to outside over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 19, 1 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
El Astronaute (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Edged left most of way, led on rail, narrowly headed halfway, lost 2nd 2f out, chased leaders, every chance when hung left under pressure over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 8th of 19, 1 3/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
East Street Revue 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression when not much room inside final furlong, 12th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Copper Knight (8-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Stepper Point 5-2 (9-7) Made most and soon clear, ridden out, won at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Jun beating Excellent George (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Gamesome (FR) 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 18, 3 1/4l behind Copper Knight (8-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Jack Dexter 11-2 (9-2) In touch in last pair, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Kickboxer (9-2) at Thirsk 5f hcp (2) sft in May.
Confessional 11-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung left and not clear run inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Escalating (8-9) at Nottingham 5f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
