held up far side, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders far side, ridden and stayed on to lead group entering final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders stands side, headway to lead overall over 1f out, ridden out
led stands side, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
led far side group, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders far side, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened
always behind far side
dwelt and behind far side, never dangerous
chased leaders stands side, ridden and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on
always behind stands side
with leader far side, lost pace over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division far side, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened
behind stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, no impression
Low numbers are normally favoured when the ground rides fast at Ripon so it may be worth taking a chance on Glencairn Star, from the in-form Jim Goldie stable, who will be coming out of stall four with Aegean Dancer and Blackheath rated the biggest dangers. The selection has already shown that he handles fast ground and, with the yard in good form, lack of a recent run need not be of concern. Karl Burke's Ashes has gone up 4lbs for his win on the Polytrack at Wolverhampton last time and now has more to do, while Pomfret Lad would need to improve quite a bit for his recent reappearance run to trouble the judge. Henry Hall has the best of the draw but may need another run or two put him spot on, while a market move for Conjecture would be of interest although he has been done few favours with the draw. Trojan Flight is not the easiest of rides and may be best left out of calculations from his high berth so a bigger threat may come from the lightly raced Aegean Dancer, who has been kept fit on the sand of late. Blackheath could be of interest having had a couple of runs now but the vote goes to Glencairn Star, who has solid claims if fit enough for his return.
Trojan Flight 8-1 (8-8) Mid-division, effort when not much room over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 2l behind Paris Bell (8-6) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) In rear, never trouble leaders, 7th of 9, 3l behind Spanish Ace (9-10) at Folkestone 5f hcap (5) gf.
Pomfret Lad 12-1 (9-3) Prominent stands' side, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 6l behind Desert Commander (9-6) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Chatshow (USA) 66-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 19, 9l behind Presto Shinko (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Conjecture 4-1fav (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Niteowl Lad (8-6) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Baron Rhodes 50-1 (8-4) Mid-division far side, effort over 3f out, soon outpaced, 20th of 22, well behind Cardinal Venture (8-10) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Whistler 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Spanish Ace (9-4) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Salviati (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Started slowly, in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 10, 3l behind Silver Dane (9-0) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
No Time (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) With leader, led narrowly over 2f out until inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Silver Dane (9-0) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Blackheath (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 18, 9l behind Our Little Secret (8-4) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) sft.
Henry Hall (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 18, 8l behind Desert Commander (9-6) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Diamond Katie (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders stand side, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18, 11l behind Our Little Secret (8-4) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) sft.
Ashes (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) With leaders, led halfway, driven out, won at W'hampton 5f fll hcp (5) pol beating Sahara Silk (9-2) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Aegean Dancer 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Efistorm (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Catch The Cat (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) In touch stands' side, pushed along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 6l behind Desert Commander (9-6) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Trick Cyclist 25-1 (8-8) Very slow away, always behind far side group, last of 18, 35l behind Our Little Secret (8-4) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) sft.
El Potro 7-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 13, 9l behind Norcroft (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Jadan (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Soon behind, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 11l behind Desert Lord (10-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Glencairn Star 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, effort over 2f out, soon behind, last of 10, 36l behind Habshan (9-5) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Almaty Express 15-2 (8-9) Tracked winner, every chance when hung right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 4l behind Spanish Ace (9-4) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
