rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders
prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left, weakened final 100 yards
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
tracked leaders on inside, not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong
behind, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, always in rear
bumped soon after start, in touch, ridden to press leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out near finish
prominent, squeezed out 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A number of the fancied runners have unfavourable draws here and with this in mind we will seek out some value and put forward Not My Choice as the pick; Tabaret, Princess Ellis and Stolt are the others to consider. The selection does have two key factors in his favour here; he has won over the course and distance and he has a good draw. His below-par effort at Beverley last time can be forgiven as he stumbled out of the stalls and prior to that he had won well at this venue. The case for him is strengthened by the fact that both Tabaret and Princess Ellis have wide draws. They both have the form to win this but the simple fact is they will need plenty of luck to win from their high draws. Stolt could therefore be of more interest as he has a decent draw and he did have Bo McGinty and Tabaret behind him last time at York. However, Not My Choice makes plenty of appeal here and he is put forward as the pick.
Golden Dixie (USA) 5-1 (8-12) In rear, stayed on final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Elhamri (8-5) at Goodwood 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Princess Ellis 18-1 (9-3) Led until hung left and headed close home, 2nd of 9, shd behind Look Busy (8-11) at Ayr 5f lst fll stk (1) gf.
Stolt (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 19, 2l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Kay Two (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders for 3f, 12th of 13, 8l behind Aegean Dancer (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Carcinetto (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Our Faye (9-9) at Goodwood 6f fll hcp (3) gd.
Little Pete (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Keen, held up, effort entering final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Dubai Princess (9-1) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Not My Choice (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Stumbled start, always rear division, 6th of 7, 5l behind Look Busy (7-13) at Beverley 5f stk (2) gf in May.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 6th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Malapropism 7-1 (9-11) Always behind, ridden over 3f out, struggling over 2f out, last of 11, 8l behind Osiris Way (9-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Tabaret 11-1 (9-7) In touch, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Redcar 6f hcp 0-95 (3) frm beating Total Impact (8-11) by a nk, 8 ran.
Secret Asset (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened and hung right final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Befortyfour (9-7) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Mambo Spirit (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Half reared start, held up, switched right, headway 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Misaro (8-9) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Harry Up 7-2 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Caribbean Coral (9-6) at Ripon 6f clm (5) sft.
