with leaders and keen, led 3f out, soon headed, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders halfway, no impression
in touch, headway and not much room entering final furlong, switched right stayed on to take 3rd near finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, just held post
always towards rear
led, headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, soon eased
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leaders, led over 2f out, hard ridden and under pressure inside final furlong, just held on
towards rear, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous
behind from halfway
behind, stayed on well from over 1f out
mid-division, effort halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders 3f out, every chance over 2f out, no extra from 1f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous
always behind, eased final furlong
Nonrunner
A hugely competitive final to this series and Alan Swinbank's EZDEYAAD is selected to land it. There is plenty of value to be obtained and of those coming here with strong claims also include Medici Pearl, Just Bond, Gala Casino Star and Charlie Tipple. Ezdeyaad was just nabbed on the line by the Pontefract specialist Major Magpie last time out but raced on the pace for much of the journey. The front two drew four lengths clear of the remainder. With course and distance winning form and the profile of a horse who remains open to plenty of improvement, he is given the nod. Medici Pearl is finally beginning to get to grips with the game and bids for the hat-trick. She beat the exposed but consistent Blue Spinnaker last time and looks to be going forward however, any drying in the ground conditions will not suit her. Just Bond scored for the first time in 11 months last time. He clearly gets on very well with today's rider who interestingly partners him instead of the selection. Gala Casino Star posted two victories in mid-summer but since been stepped up in grade he has struggled. Charlie Tipple is the second of Tim Easterby's runners. The winner of a qualifying leg of this series, he didn't stay ten furlongs last time out but his sixth previously was achieved having played up beforehand. Michael Dods two runners Osteopathic Remedy and The Osteopath would have claims on the best of their form. Ezdeyaad is given the vote to land this wide open handicap.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, headway to lead 2f out, headed and weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Bolodenka (9-1) at Ayr 1m hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Exit Smiling 16-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Rainbow Mirage (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcap (3) hvy in Sept.
Medici Pearl 7-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ayr 1m hcap (4) hvy in Sept beating Blue Spinnaker (9-6) by a nk, 12 ran.
Just Bond (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on strongly inside final furlong, led post, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept beating Isphahan (9-2) by a shd, 13 ran.
Gala Casino Star (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Kal Barg (9-2) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Opus Maximus (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 12, 4l behind Kal Barg (9-2) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
The Osteopath (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, some headway but no impression final furlong, 4th of 12, 11l behind Medici Pearl (9-5) at Ayr 1m hcap (4) hvy in Sept.
Bid For Glory 25-1 (9-3) Held up well in rear, ridden and headway from over 1f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 4th of 15, 4l behind Opus Maximus (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m hcap (4) gd in Sept.
Ezdeyaad (USA) 6-1 (9-4) In touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, headed post, 2nd of 16, shd behind Major Magpie (9-8) at Pontefract 1m hcap (4) gs in Sept.
Spinning 8-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, behind, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 5th of 11, 4l behind Handsome Falcon (8-11) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Charlie Tipple 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, no impression from over 2f out, 5th of 8, 11l behind Allied Powers (9-3) at Ayr 1m 2f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Brasingaman Hifive 9-1 (8-4) Mid-division, driven and kept on same pace final 2f, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 6l behind Kal Barg (9-2) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Violent Velocity (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 16, 5l behind Major Magpie (9-8) at Pontefract 1m hcap (4) gs in Sept.
Middlemarch (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Behind, headway over 1f out, good headway to lead inside, driven out, won at Redcar 1m clm (4) gs in Sept beating Efidium (8-9) by 2l, 18 ran.
Moheebb (IRE) 11-4 (9-12) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Barkass (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, carried left over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Middlemarch (9-1) at Redcar 1m clm (4) gs in Sept.
Hartshead 18-1 (9-3) Behind until some late headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 9th of 16, 11l behind Major Magpie (9-8) at Pontefract 1m hcap (4) gs in Sept.
King Fingal (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 6, 17l behind Manhattan Dream (8-10) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Reel Buddy Star 11-2 (8-2) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 13l behind Rainbow Mirage (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcap (3) hvy in Sept.
Shotley Mac 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f, soon beaten, 12th of 16, 14l behind Effigy (9-7) at Pontefract 1m hcap (5) gs in Sept.
Wovoka (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Steadied start, held up, headway well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Barkass (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Efidium 4-1fav (8-9) Mid-division, headway halfway, driven to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Middlemarch (9-1) at Redcar 1m clm (4) gs in Sept.
Superior Star 14-1 (9-1) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 22l behind Barkass (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Midnight Muse (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Red Rumour (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (3) sft in Sept.
Red Romeo 22-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Medici Pearl (8-12) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sept.
