chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
behind far side, driven 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer
in touch centre, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led stands side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner
behind far side, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish
slowly into stride, always behind stands side
dwelt, behind stands side until ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer
always behind and outpaced far side
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on
led centre group, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
always behind stands side
in touch centre, led group over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
in touch centre, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leader far side, driven to lead overall well over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, comfortably
in touch stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear stands side
led far side group, headed well over 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong
chased stands side leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened
The lightly raced Reverence has seemed to handle the cut in the ground perfectly well in winning races at Doncaster and Pontefract in his last two starts and is taken to complete a hat-trick at the main expense of Playful Dane and Cape Royal. The last mentioned represents the yard of Milton Bradley that always has to be respected with his sprinters although the burden of 9st 4lb may be a steadier for him. Stablemate Whistler has ground conditions to suit but is on a long losing sequence and of more interest may be Tim Easterby's King's Gait, who bounced back to form at Mussleburgh last time but has more to do in a better race now. Malapropism deserves to get his head in front but is facing an unequal battle with the handicapper, while Fantasy Believer is another that is difficult to catch right. Ok Pal, River Falcon and Wanchai Lad are others to consider but Reverence is a progressive performer and has every chance of making it three on the bounce.
Cape Royal 6-1 (8-8) Raced wide of pack, in touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Sierra Vista (8-7) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-110 (2) sft.
The Lord 20-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Tournedos (8-9) at Chester 5f lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
River Falcon 8-1 (8-13) Led far side group, effort over 2f out, never near to challenge, 9th of 18, 13l behind Borderlescott (8-9) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Fantasy Believer 15-2jt-fav (8-11) Chased leaders stand side, driven and hampered over 2f out, not recovered, 11th of 18, 20l behind Borderlescott (8-9) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
King's Gait 14-1 (9-4) Led 1f, with leaders, led over 2f out, ran on, all out, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Fullandby (8-12) by a hd, 16 ran.
Tom Tun 25-1 (8-10) Prominent to halfway far side, 14th of 18, 27l behind Borderlescott (8-9) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Fast Heart 22-1 (8-11) Prominent for 3f far side, last of 18, well behind Borderlescott (8-9) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Playful Dane (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Catterick 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd beating Malapropism (8-7) by 1l, 13 ran.
Westbrook Blue 50-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and soon weakened, 9th of 12, 9l behind Gimasha (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Rainbow Rising (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 13th of 17, 8l behind Green Manalishi (9-2) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gs in Sept.
Our Fugitive (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on outside until weakened halfway, last of 16, 16l behind King's Gait (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Wanchai Lad 10-1 (8-10) Held up, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Green Manalishi (9-2) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gs in Sept.
Whistler 20-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind King's Gait (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Steel Blue 20-1 (8-6) Raced far side, chased leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 23, 5l behind Kenmore (8-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Reverence 3-1fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and kept on strongly final furlong, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating Golden Asha (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Malapropism 6-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, close up 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 1l behind King's Gait (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Matty Tun 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride and hampered start, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 17, 8l behind Green Manalishi (9-2) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gs in Sept.
Ok Pal 5-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and edged right from over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, nk behind Matty Tun (9-1) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Namir (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Held up, not clear run and switched left well over 1f out, soon behind, 14th of 16, 10l behind King's Gait (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 4l behind Reverence (8-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Great Fox (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leader stand side, led over 2f out, no chance with far side group over 1f out, 9th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Beaver Patrol (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) gf in Sept.
