chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon behind
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden when weakening final furlong
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, smooth progress 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden when weakening 2f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always in rear division
held up, headway to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
never better than mid-division
mid-division, effort when switched left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, never reached challenging position
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
The first-time blinkers can bring about the extra effort required from Harvest Warrior to improve on his gallant third in the Spring Mile on his reappearance. Mezuzah and Emerald Bay have to be respected as major players on recent form; while Rio Riva still has scope to improve and is worth noting in the betting market. The same has to be said of Emerald Bay, who is a consistent type that appears versatile regarding his ground preference. He is in good form and can be backed to at least make the frame today. Mezuzah was comfortably in front of the selection in the Spring Mile and rates as the main threat on that form. However, he is off an 8lb higher mark today and needs to be at the top of his game. Therefore, we switch attention to Harvest Warrior, who is due a break after a series of near misses. The headgear may well provide the key today and, at the likely odds, Tim Easterby's charge is fair bet in a wide open contest.
Indian's Feather (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, mainly 3rd, no impression under pressure from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 5l behind Sugarhoneybaby (8-12) at Leopardstown 7f lst stk hvy in Nov.
Flipando (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed close home, one pace, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Hartshead (8-8) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Lake Andre (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Chased leader to 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 10l behind Bonus (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Rio Riva 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 13, 6l behind Nevada Desert (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Oct.
Nero's Return (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 18l behind Fortunate Isle (8-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Emerald Bay (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Prominent, led inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 7, hd behind Dancing Lyra (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcap (4) hvy in Mar.
Harvest Warrior 11-2 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 12l behind London Express (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Thunderwing (IRE) 5-1fav (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling, 9th of 12, 20l behind Fortunate Isle (8-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Namroc (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Dragon Slayer (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Mar.
Instructor 20-1 (9-6) Soon led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 48l behind London Express (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Wing Commander 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 22, 42l behind Mezuzah (8-5) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar.
Blue Trojan (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-5) at Windsor 1m hcap (4) gd.
Society Music (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 19, 4l behind Le Chiffre (8-7) at Pontefract 1m 3yo clm (5) gd in Oct.
Mezuzah 14-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Redcar 1m hcap (2) sft in Mar beating Granston (9-10) by 4l, 22 ran.
Go Solo 15-2 (7-12) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 15, 3l behind Jubilee Street (8-1) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gf in Oct.
Hypnotic 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 19, 5l behind Le Chiffre (8-7) at Pontefract 1m 3yo clm (5) gd in Oct.
Jubilee Street (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Reared start, slowly away, always behind, 13th of 18, 15l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Dark Charm (FR) 9-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, ridden and outpaced from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Sawwaah (9-1) at Redcar 1m clm (5) gf in Sept.
