held up towards rear, headway over 1f, stayed on well
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
slowly away, in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
with leader, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
always behind
slowly away, headway over 1f out, led towards finish
chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out
led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish
held up, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, edged right and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Better ground will suit Shifting Star who had looked a progressive individual before his Ayr flop, however BOND CITY is still well-treated on old form and gets the vote over Ishetoo, Ponty Rossa and Bel Cantor. Geoff Oldroyd's gelding is rated 98, still one pound lower than when successful as a four-year-old at Epsom. Only beaten by three lengths at Redcar last time in a Listed contest won by Il Warrd, the drop back to this trip will suit and his young jockey seems to be building a good rapport with him. Zomerlust is well-treated on old form but not firing at the moment, comments that are also applicable to Rising Shadow and Dhaular Dhar. Ishetoo ran a fair race behind Hamish McGonagal in the York Sprint Cup but his best form is over the minimum trip, so a bigger danger could be Against The Grain who has a nine pound rise in the weights to deal with after waltzing home in the Ayr Gold Cup last time. He is unexposed as a sprinter and is interesting, especially if there is a bit more rain. Bel Cantor is a gutsy front-runner but is probably high enough in the weights now, whilst Great Charm and Shifting Star are the leading three-year-olds in the line-up. Expect improvement from Ponty Rossa after a run to blow away the cobwebs at Hamilton, however it is Bond City whose backers will need no solace.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 8l behind King's Apostle (9-0) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Artimino 6-1 (9-1) Started slowly, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, always held inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Knot In Wood (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (2) pol.
Capricorn Run (USA) 33-1 (9-2) Dwelt, behind, headway under pressure final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 12, 5l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-2) at Great Leighs 6f stk (2) pol in Sept.
Bond City (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 3l behind Il Warrd (9-1) at Redcar 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Ishetoo 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Hamish McGonagall (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gs.
Shifting Star (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Behind stands side group, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 20th of 27, 11l behind Regal Parade (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Fathom Five (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Not much room start and always behind, 15th of 16, 9l behind Hamish McGonagall (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gs.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Chased leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 26th of 29, 16l behind Furnace (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gd in Sept.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Soon in mid-division, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Peace Offering (8-12) at Newmarket 5f lst stk (1) gf.
Prior Warning 11-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, no impression, 6th of 8, 6l behind Osiris Way (9-0) at Bath 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Skhilling Spirit 33-1 (9-1) Towards rear far side, never dangerous, 22nd of 29, 15l behind Furnace (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gd in Sept.
Ponty Rossa (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Went right start, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Knot In Wood (8-9) at Hamilton 6f stk (2) sft in Sept.
Bel Cantor 10-1 (8-5) Led stand side group, headed when edged left over 1f, was one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 9l behind Chief Editor (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sept.
Cape 7-1 (8-13) Soon outpaced, last of 6, 30l behind Masada (8-8) at Newmarket 6f fll hcp (2) gf.
Brassini 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, kept on well until headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Phantom Whisper (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp (3) gs.
Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Mid-division stands' side group, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 21st of 27, 13l behind Against The Grain (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Carcinetto (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Beat The Bell (8-5) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-95 (3) std.
Great Charm (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Held up, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, never any chance with winner, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Laddies Poker Two (8-9) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Zomerlust 20-1 (8-13) Steadied start, soon switched left, in rear, ridden 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Guilded Warrior (8-7) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Held up stands side group, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 27, 7l behind Regal Parade (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 9l behind Il Warrd (9-1) at Redcar 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Against The Grain 16-1 (9-0) Close up far side group, led that group over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept beating Harrison George (9-4) by 3l, 27 ran.
