held up in rear, headway over 1f out, hung right and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
held up, headway 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden along and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent for 4f
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
always rear division
Nonrunner
A chance is taken with Sheer Bluff in the finale. Moonage Daydream and Koraleva Tectona are others to bear in mind, while Capone is an interesting one to note in the betting market. Koraleva Tectona was a wide-margin winner here in June and has to be respected on that form. He does appear to need firm ground to be at his best, though. So it is advisable to get an updated going description before wading in with Pat Eddery's charge. Moonage Daydream has held his form since winning at Redcar a couple of months ago. He seems versatile regarding the underfoot conditions and should again be capable of going close at this level. Capone is a lightly raced type that can improve for the test of stamina he will face today. A solid case can be made for him to at least make the frame. However, Sheer Bluff is a more interesting contender today. His trainer, David Elsworth, is a rare visitor to Pontefract and it is noteworthy the Newmarket handler sends Sheer Bluff up the A1 ahead of an easier looking race at Folkestone tomorrow. It remains to be seen if the gelding makes a quick reappearance but he is obviously ready to do himself justice wherever he races.
King Kenny 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Gala Casino Star (9-4) at York 1m 1f 3yo app hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Koraleva Tectona (IRE) 2-1fav (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 3l behind Lord Deevert (8-6) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Anosti 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, driven over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Autumn Blades (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Capone (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Dwelt, stumbled start, behind, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Quaroma (9-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Sheer Bluff (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Led until ridden and headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Admiral Dundas (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Moonage Daydream (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, led main group stand's side well over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, headed near finish, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Bonne (8-6) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Elijah Pepper (USA) 11-2 (8-11) Dwelt, behind, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Howards Tipple (8-13) at Hamilton 5f clm (6) gd in Jul.
Rockfield Tiger (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Talk of Saafend (8-7) at Salisbury 1m clm (5) gf in Jul.
