chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
dwelt, held up towards rear far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
towards rear stands side, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
dwelt, tracked leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear far side, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish
mid-division far side, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear far side, took keen hold, ridden and headway 1f out, no extra towards finish
in touch far side, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent far side, led that group well over 1f out, soon ridden and headed by stands side, no extra towards finish
mid-division far side, headway well over 1f out, ridden to lead that group over 1f out, kept on, held by stands side leaders
held up towards rear far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on entering final furlong, no impression
chased leaders standside, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear stand side, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division stand side, ridden entering final furlong, no extra
led far side, ridden 3f out, headed by that group well over 1f out, soon weakened and eased
led stands side, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader stands side, led that group 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
towards rear stands side, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten
mid-division far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up mid-division far side, never dangerous
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression when slightly hampered inside final furlong
chased stands side on outer, weakened quickly well over 1f out, tailed off
dwelt, held up towards rear, smooth headway when switched left when not much room over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
reared start, towards rear far side, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, one pace
Often this pot heads back to Yorkshire and it is VICTOIRE DE LYPHAR who can regain the prize for the North. Dandy Nicholls' gelding ran a blinder in the Stewards' Sprint in July and has been saved for this race since. His mark of 101 asks more questions but this progressive three-year-old is fancied to take advantage of what looks a good high draw. Flipando is overpriced, but a bigger danger might be Poet's Place who picked up a 5lb penalty for victory at Doncaster and this large horse has the scope to progress into Group company. Hitchens is one of several who would prefer any rain to stay away, whilst Quest For Success is one of several interesting Richard Fahey contenders. Damien runs well without winning, Striking Spirit looks another big player for Mr Nicholls, whilst Hawkeyethenoo would be a popular winner for Jim Goldie and it is hard to say whether a 6lb rise for his York win will scupper his chance. At bigger prices Arganil and Kaldoun Kingdom could run well, but more obvious threats are the Stewards' Cup winner Evens And Odds, the runner-up Jonny Mudball and the Sprint Cup third Genki.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) With leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 9l behind Markab (9-3) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 (1) gf.
Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stands side, ridden and outpaced 3f out, no impression when edged right over 1f out, soon weakened, 22nd of 28, 13l behind Evens And Odds (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Evens And Odds (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders centre, ridden 2f out, led when merged with stands side over 1f out, drifted right and stayed on to lead overall well inside finall furlong, won at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul beating Jonny Mudball (9-2) by nk, 28 ran.
Jonny Mudball 14-1 (9-2) Led far side, ridden and overall leader over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 28, nk behind Evens And Odds (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Genki (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind far side, ridden and headway on far side rail over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to go 3rd final 75 yards, not reached leading pair, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Markab (9-3) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 (1) gf.
Castles In The Air 13-2 (9-0) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 19l behind Yaa Wayl (8-9) at York 7f Listed stks (1) gf in Aug.
Jimmy Styles 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 10th of 28, 5l behind Evens And Odds (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Rileyskeepingfaith 15-2 (9-7) Raced far sude, settled in mid-division, headway approaching final furlong, ran on well, never reached leaders, 4th of 17, 1 1/4l behind Damika (8-10) at Ripon 6f hcap (2) gs in Aug.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 28-1 (9-10) Raced stands side, slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous, 16th of 17, 11l behind Damika (8-10) at Ripon 6f hcap (2) gs in Aug.
Hitchens (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, led last 100 yards, just held on, won at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Secret Witness (8-10) by nk, 16 ran.
Poet's Place (USA) 4-1fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, mid-division far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd beating Bajan Tryst (9-4) by 1/2l, 22 ran.
Quest For Success (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 22, 7l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Signor Peltro 14-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear centre, pushed along and not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 10th of 22, 5l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Damien (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Irish Heartbeat (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Parisian Pyramid (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In touch stands side, chased winner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Tajneed (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Striking Spirit 20-1 (9-2) In touch far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 22, 4l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Victoire De Lyphar (IRE) 13-2fav (9-9) Raced far side, pressed leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance throughout final furlong, not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 27, hd behind Joseph Henry (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Flipando (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 18, 6l behind Irish Heartbeat (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Damika (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Behind, never dangerous, 15th of 18, 7l behind Irish Heartbeat (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Partner (IRE) 11-8fav (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, weakened under pressure from 1f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Pencil Hill (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Aug.
Prime Exhibit 28-1 (8-9) Led centre, ridden and headed when merged with stands side over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 19th of 28, 9l behind Evens And Odds (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Hawkeyethenoo (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Towards rear aqnd outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul beating Kaldoun Kingdom (9-5) by hd, 20 ran.
Noverre To Go (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 28, 2 1/4l behind Evens And Odds (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Redford (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway from 2f out, ran on well, never reached leaders, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Side Glance (8-12) at Chester 1m hcap (2) gs in Aug.
Arganil (USA) 40-1 (9-4) Towards rear far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 22, 2 3/4l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Johannes (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division centre, ridden well over 1f out, no impression, 11th of 22, 6l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Tajneed (IRE) 4-1fav (9-1) Made all and overall leader stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug beating Parisian Pyramid (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
