reminders start, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, driven, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, chased winner, every chance over 1f out, held towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression on 1st 2
chased leaders, driven over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final 2f, no impression
held up, always towards rear, tailed off when eased over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden, lost place over 3f out, no impression final 2f
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
always behind
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden, kept on final furlong, never nearer
always in rear
broke well, led, driven, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, one pace, no impression over 1f out
behind, ridden, kept on final 2f, never nearer
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 3f out, soon ridden, held on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
A chance is taken with Restart in the finale. Stoop To Conquer, Bond Casino and Lady killer Queen are others that merit a place on the shortlist. Lady Killer Queen is closely matched with Sendali and Mister Pete from their encounter at Thirsk 15 days ago and, admittedly, needs luck in running to swing the result her way. However, she has little to find on a strict reading of the form and, from a punting perspective, she makes appeal at the likely odds. Bond Casino has taken time to come to hand this season but did post an improved effort last time out. Some cut in the ground may be the key to him on turf these days and he is no forlorn hope under the prevailing conditions. Stoop To Conquer is well handicapped on his old form and, having gone very close at Bath last month, he would also be dangerous to write off just yet. This is probably his right grade these days and a big effort can be expected from the mount of Tony Culhane. However, Restart will love the conditions and, having proved he retains ability with a solid effort at Redcar in July, this lightly raced seven-year-old is a solid betting option in the last at Ripon this afternoon.
Industrial Star (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 12l behind Clear Reef (9-7) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Stoop To Conquer 13-2 (9-7) Keen, held up rear, tracked leader 12f out, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed line, 2nd of 13, hd behind Trigger's Friend (8-12) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Aleron (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) In touch, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Hits Only Vic (9-1) at Ripon 1m 4f hcap (5) hvy in Jun.
Kentucky Boy (IRE) 2-1fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 9l behind Hora (8-3) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Lady Killer Queen 8-1 (8-13) Held up behind, headway 4f out, ridden, kept on final 2f, no impression, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Squirtle (8-10) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Nelsons Column (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Spiders Star (9-4) at Catterick 2m sll (6) gf.
Mister Pete (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 12, 5l behind Squirtle (8-10) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Restart (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden over 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 14, 3l behind That Look (8-5) at Doncaster 2m app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Lodgician (IRE) 9-1 (7-13) Held up, headway to chase winner over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Let It Be (8-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcap (4) frm in Jul.
Sendali (FR) 9-2 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Squirtle (8-10) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Spiders Star 80-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, won at Catterick 2m sll (6) gf beating Pairumani Pat (8-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Rightful Ruler 9-4 (8-12) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Kyber (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (6) sft.
Rocknest Island (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Driven to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 14, 6l behind Spring Charm (8-6) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Chiff Chaff 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 11l behind Rutba (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Jackday (IRE) 11-4 (8-2) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Bouggler (8-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Sonnengold (GER) 10-1 (9-6) Always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Chepstow 2m clm (6) gf in Jul beating Wotchalike (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Bond Casino 16-1 (9-1) Led, driven over 2f out, hard pressed and headed close home, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Trip The Light (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
