towards rear, good headway on inside from 3f out, went 4th and nowhere to go from over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on to take 3rd close home, unlucky
tracked leading pair, going well, joined leader on bit over 1f out and every chance, ridden entering final furlong and found nil
led, headed narrowly over 6f out, joined leader 4f out, ridden to lead again 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, driven and headway on outer approaching final furlong, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression from 2f out
keen, with leader, led over 6f out, joined 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and behind over 4f out, driven and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
The return to a mile will suit Kiwi Bay and Observatory Star whose cards will be played late in the day but ARIZONA JOHN may trump them both. John Mackie's gelding failed in his hat-trick bid at Redcar but more use of him was made that day than when winning at Redcar and Yarmouth whilst it also represented a step up in class. David Probert takes over in the saddle today and may be able to bring the trainer's losing streak at this track to an end. Kiwi Bay ran as well as could have been expected at York and deserves plenty of credit for that run but he does need things to go his way and will need a career best to score from his current mark. Observatory Star failed to land a blow on the Knavesmire but wasn't too far behind the selection on his penultimate start and should be in the mix. South Cape will surely be placed to take advantage of a declining mark in due course but may be best watched at present as may Focail Eile be following a couple of slightly disappointing performances. Ocean Transit shaped with a modicum more promise last time and is worth a second look but Arizona John could be the ace in this pack.
Kiwi Bay 14-1 (9-6) In rear, ridden and headway entering final 2f, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 19, 4l behind Felday (9-4) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Observatory Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway 1f out, driven and ran on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Without Prejudice (9-2) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Arizona John (IRE) 8-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, led halfway, headed inside last, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Collateral Damage (7-12) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) gf.
Ocean Transit (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) In touch, driven and outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Crystal Moments (8-9) at Newbury 7f flls hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
South Cape 20-1 (8-13) In rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 19, 14l behind Felday (9-4) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Brasingaman Hifive 33-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 6l behind Mountain Cat (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Ninth House (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, not much room well over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 9l behind Gassin (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Harriet's Girl 7-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, raced keenly in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Edgeworth (9-1) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Ours (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 20l behind Eseej (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Final Verse 16-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 11, 13l behind Hanoverian Baron (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Focail Eile 4-1 (9-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 13, 39l behind Ninth House (8-8) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sep.
Shamrock Lady (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Always behind, 10th of 14, 6l behind Ravi River (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
