prominent, led after 2f, headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
midfield, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance entering final furlong, no extra closing stages
led 2f, remained prominent, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, with leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced in midfield, headway under pressure over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, midfield, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, soon prominent, every chance well over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, driven forward to chase leaders, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
behind, under pressure halfway, never dangerous
always behind
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, switched left to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
outpaced towards rear, never a factor
Barkston Ash won this in 2014, the 10th victory of his career, but incredibly he hasn't won subsequently, despite being very consistent. GROWL has joined Richard Fahey and run two fine races for the yard in better class events. He's now on his lowest-ever mark and can add to his lone success in an Ascot maiden. His stablemate Beardwood is another with just one victory to his credit but he's mainly been racing on ground with some give and back on a firmer footing can make his presence felt. Alpha Delphini is lightly raced and progressing nicely judged on his reappearance victory on fast ground at Musselburgh and a 4lb rise isn't excessive. The old-stager Confessional has never been a prolific winner but made a promising comeback at Chester and was only narrowly beaten in a Class 2 handicap at Haydock in September.
Dragon King (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 8th of 21, 5 1/4l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Growl 7-2jfav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Kimberella (8-10) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Confessional 50-1 (8-10) Raced wide towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Kimberella (8-10) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Handsome Dude 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, ran on, never nearer, 6th of 15, 2 3/4l behind See The Sun (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Signore Piccolo 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 8th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Mukaynis (9-0) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Alpha Delphini 3-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon challenged, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gf in Apr beating Noodles Blue Boy (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Beardwood 9-4fav (8-8) Slowly away and slowly into stride, in rear, never traveling, 6th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Perfect Pasture (9-2) at Pontefract 6f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Red Tycoon (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Mid-division far side group, headway over 2f out, one pace, 13th of 17, 20 1/4l behind Muntadab (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Whozthecat (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Khelman (9-4) at Chester 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Barkston Ash 4-1fav (9-2) Led far side group, ridden 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1/4l behind Straightothepoint (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
Mercers Row 33-1 (9-7) Raced far side, held up, never on terms, 11th of 17, 11 1/2l behind Kommander Kirkup (9-4) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Explain 11-2 (9-1) Mid-division far side group, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Straightothepoint (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
Gabrial The Tiger (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, hard driven halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Soie D'leau (9-5) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Fyrecracker (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Slight lead until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Spring Loaded (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Manatee Bay 33-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride and switched left start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, almost snatched 3rd, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 3l behind Dinneratmidnight (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Mime Dance 10-1 (9-6) Chased leader until halfway, chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Dinneratmidnight (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
