held up, ridden 3f out, no headway from 2f out
held up, ridden and switched right over 2f out, soon headway, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up in touch, ridden well over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
held up mid-division, stayed on final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed towards finish
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, never on terms
reared start, slowly away, towards rear, some late headway 2f out
held up mid-division, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders and keen, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
Nonrunner
With many of the leading contenders drawn high, this is likely to be a rough old race; so it can pay to look for a bit of value in the betting. And DUNASKIN appeals as a wily enough character to cope with plenty of hustle and bustle. Kingsdale Orion, a stablemate of the selection, can help Brian Ellison play a strong hand, while supporting Riguez Dancer and Cheshire Prince would not be without foundation. The latter represents a yard that does well in this type of race but he seems to reserve his best efforts for the tight turns of the Chester. Riguez Dancer progressed nicely on the all-weather during the winter - racking up a quick-fire hat-trick at Wolverhampton and Southwell. This is much tougher, though, and from a 10lb higher mark; he now faces something of an acid test in handicapping terms. Kingsdale Orion is unexposed at the distance and shouldn't be underestimated. The recent rain will help him cope with the ground and he is capable of going close - despite the likelihood of long odds being available. Others to consider include: Manyriverstocross and Hillview Boy, who both have plenty of scope for improvement. Both should handle the going. The ex-French horse War Party has some useful form to his name and, having shown up nicely in defeat at Epsom on Derby Day; he could provide a surprise package for each-way punters. Gifted Leader has very few miles on the clock and is set to be partnered by one of the more accomplished riders. The gelding drops back in trip today, though. And his style of running may see him running out of time if he misses the break again today. Therefore, it can pay to take a chance with, Dunaskin, who, as a strong-galloping front-runner with plenty of experience of racing at the Knavesmire, has many of the prerequisite attributes for selection. This is Dunaskin's first try in an event of this nature but he can be fancied to be very difficult to peg back if he runs his usual race.
Cheshire Prince 33-1 (8-13) In touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 24l behind Kingdom Of Fife (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Mull of Dubai 7-1 (8-9) Switched left soon after start, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no headway, eased inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 10l behind Cheshire Prince (8-4) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Riguez Dancer 8-13fav (9-1) Made all, clear over 3f out, idle from over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcap (5) fbs in Feb beating My Mentor (9-4) by 5l, 6 ran.
Manyriverstocross (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leader 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Red Merlin (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Dunaskin (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) Led, clear to 3f out, headed 2f out, soon lose place, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 11l behind Nosferatu (9-1) at York 1m 4f clm stks (4) gf in May.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Quickly away, raced keenly, set moderate pace, quickened 2f out, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Full Speed (9-7) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Taikoo 8-1 (8-12) Soon led, driven over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Aleatricis (8-10) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Falpiase (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division on outside, closer order 10f out, driven along and weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 24l behind Desert Sea (8-8) at Doncaster 2m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug '07.
War Party 14-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Coin Of The Realm (8-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Hillview Boy (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Sirvino (9-8) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Profit's Reality (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Raced in 4th, outpaced over 2f out, plugged on after but never going pace to threaten leaders, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Hada Men (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Gifted Leader (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, easily, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May beating Ursis (8-11) by 4l, 11 ran.
Dar Es Salaam 11-2fav (10-7) Held up on inner, ridden and switched right over 2f, headway over 1f, ran on final furlong, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Spring Goddess (9-11) at Doncaster 1m 2f ldy hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Shady Gloom (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, kept on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Never Ending Tale (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Kingsdale Orion (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Very slowly into stride and behind, soon chased along, some late headway, never troubled leaders, 8th of 18, 17l behind Furmigadelagiusta (9-8) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
Grand Art (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Held up, headway on inside to track leaders over 2f out, switched outside and led inside final furlong, soon ridden clear, won at York 1m 4f Amateur Handicap (0-80) (4yo+) (4) gf in May beating It's A Date (10-13) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Sgt Schultz (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up in close 5th, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, plugged on but no chance after, 5th of 6, 5l behind Hada Men (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Holden Eagle 11-1 (9-3) Steadied start, keen, soon tracking leaders, chased leader over 5f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Kidlat (9-1) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Ruud Revenge (USA) 5-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden along 4f out, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 8l behind Akmal (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) fm.
Demolition 25-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 12, 18l behind Record Breaker (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (2) gf.
