held up in touch far side, not much room and switched right entering final furlong, stayed on to lead overall towards finish until headed close home
towards rear stands side, ridden halfway, kept on under pressure final furlong
led far side, headed over 1f out, weakened
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
always behind far side
chased leaders stands side, led group over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead overall close home
mid-division far side, weakened over 1f out
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
towards rear far side, headway halfway, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear far side, never dangerous
chased leaders stands side, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders far side, weakened 2f out
chased leaders stands side, no extra final furlong
close up far side, effort over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra
led stands side, headed over 1f out, weakened
Cape Royal is well-drawn here and could go well in this open affair with Out After Dark and Dazzling Bay also shortlisted, and the vote is given to the last mentioned. The selection hails from the Tim Easterby yard who are in good form at present, and he will be suited by the return to this minimum trip. He has a little to find with some of today's rivals from a recent run at Musselburgh when he finished sixth behind Bond Boy, but he missed the break that day and if he can get away on terms tonight then he should take plenty of beating. Out After Dark is on really good terms with himself at present and he won well last time when beating Dame De Noche at Beverley. This is more competitive but it will be a surprise if he is not able to make the frame. Cape Royal would definitely have claims on the pick of his form and with his yard in good form he looks set to run a big race at a big price. However, we are reluctant to put him forward as our selection because the ground may be a little on the quick side for him. Whistler and Malapropism are both capable of running well here and are others to consider, but in an open handicap we will side with Dazzling Bay as our idea of the winner.
Chookie Heiton (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Mid-division stands' side, effort over 2f out, never near to challenge, 14th of 17, 14l behind Iffraaj (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Fast Heart 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, edged left over 3f out, no extra and weakened final furlong, 9th of 20, 5l behind Fire Up The Band (9-9) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd.
Cape Royal 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders to 2f out, soon beaten, 13th of 20, 6l behind Fire Up The Band (9-9) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd.
Caribbean Coral 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear far side, headway 2f out, hampered and switched left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 17, 5l behind Iffraaj (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Whistler 50-1 (8-11) Chased leaders far side, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 17, 10l behind Iffraaj (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Out After Dark 13-8fav (9-6) Held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, led close home, won at Beverley 5f hcp (3) gf beating Dame de Noche (9-4) by a nk, 8 ran.
Atlantic Viking (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, effort 2f out, no extra and weakened final furlong, 10th of 20, 5l behind Fire Up The Band (9-9) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd.
Dazzling Bay 11-2jt-fav (9-10) Led, clear halfway, ridden over 1f out, edged left and headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Wyatt Earp (8-11) at Redcar 6f hcp (2) gf.
Native Title 11-1 (9-1) In touch, not clear run on rail 2f out, headway to chase winner inside final furlong, 4th of 15, nk behind Gift Horse (9-6) at Epsom 6f hcp (2) gd.
Malapropism 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, every chance, kept on, 3rd of 17, 3/4l behind Bond Boy (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Dame de Noche 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Out After Dark (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp (3) gf.
Raccoon (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 24, 13l behind Funfair Wane (8-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (B1) sft in Sept.
Right Answer 14-1 (8-7) With leader to well over 1f out, weakened, 8th of 11, 9l behind Resplendent Glory (8-12) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Fictional 16-1 (8-7) In touch, led briefly over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 14, 7l behind River Falcon (8-8) at York 5f hcp (2) sft in May.
Whinhill House 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Plateau (9-5) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gf.
Bond Boy 9-2 (8-12) Held up, headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Out After Dark (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp (3) gf.
Colonel Cotton (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Prominent stands' side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 17, 13l behind Iffraaj (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
