mid-division, ridden along halfway, never reached challenging position
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
always in rear
in touch, ridden along halfway, led inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, effort over 2f out, some late headway, never near to challenge
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
mid-division and soon chased along, driven and one pace final furlong
prominent for 3f
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt and behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Michael Dods has a good record in this race and can enjoy further success with the bang-in-form Divine Spirit, who looks capable of defying a double penalty to complete a hat-trick. The selection slammed a similar field at Nottingham last week, when romping clear inside the final furlong and while his confidence remains high we should stick with him. Ryedane represents the in-form Tim Easterby yard and has been running consitently well without a win of late. He has slipped down the weights and it would be no surprise if he came good, so he is respected. The History Man won at Beverley before costing himself much of his chance by rearing as the York stalls opened last time. Off a 3lb lower mark he comes into calculations. Dark Champion is up 5lb after being just held at Thirsk last time and will find it tough, while Paddywack and Welcome Approach should show up without winning, and the one that can prevail is Divine Spirit.
Colorus (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 4l behind Sunrise Safari (9-11) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Jakeini (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) In rear, some headway 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 5l behind Malapropism (9-1) at Windsor 5f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Tanforan 7-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up, ridden halfway, no impression, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lucayos (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
The History Man (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Slowly away, joined leader after 1f, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Prospect Court (9-4) at York 5f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Jul.
Monashee Brave (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-3) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Welcome Approach 5-1fav (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 4l behind Whitbarrow (9-2) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Kings College Boy 6-1 (8-13) Towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Divine Spirit (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Dark Champion 9-2fav (8-9) Led, driven 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, hd behind Whinhill House (8-6) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Ryedane (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) In touch, remained far side to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Charles Parnell (10-1) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Paddywack (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Behind, driven halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 7l behind Whinhill House (8-6) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gd in Jul.
It's Unbelievable (USA) 20-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders and keen, going well over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Sam's Secret (9-10) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Divine Spirit 3-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden clear, won at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Blessed Place (8-13) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Melandre 40-1 (7-13) Always towards rear, soon outpaced, 9th of 12, 7l behind Strensall (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
