always prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on well
outpaced towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never on terms
led until over 1f out, no extra closing stages
mid-division, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run entering final furlong, no chance after
chased leaders, soon outpaced, weakened 2f out
outpaced towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
outpaced in rear, never a factor
with leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
Half a dozen of these are course and distance winners including IMTIYAAZ (NAP). Roger Varian's filly won here just over a year ago and has since been competing at a much higher level without being disgraced. Stanghow is now on his highest ever mark after his Thirsk victory, though he holds Silvanus on that form, but Shipyard is greatly respected as he's rarely been beaten far in tough handicaps after completing a double at a higher level last autumn. Pipers Note has won seven races and was beaten less than a length in the Great St Wilfrid here earlier this month. He should go well despite a big weight while his stable companion Avon Breeze was in very good form on ground with some give in the spring.
Pipers Note 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, took 4th near finish, no impression, 4th of 20, 1 1/4l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Taexali (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Orion's Bow (9-11) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Avon Breeze 25-1 (9-8) Towards rear far side, outpaced when edged towards centre 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 17th of 20, 10 1/4l behind Roudee (9-10) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Imtiyaaz (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up, under pressure over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 7, 10 3/4l behind Mehronissa (9-2) at Pontefract 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Aug.
Shipyard (USA) 11-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway on outside avoiding all the trouble over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, headed and not pace of winner towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Son Of Africa (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Stanghow 10-1 (9-3) Made all, clear when edged left and ridden inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Apricot Sky (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Silvanus (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway over 1f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 2l behind Stanghow (9-3) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Lexington Place 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway 2f out, one pace and no threat from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Bashiba (8-9) at Doncaster 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Bondi Beach Boy 12-1 (9-6) Chased leader, pushed along and every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Stanghow (9-3) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Excessable 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, not much room when close up inside final furlong, held towards finish, 8th of 15, 3 1/4l behind East Street Revue (8-10) at York 5f hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Adam's Ale 5-1 (9-4) Driven to chase leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Economic Crisis (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Rita's Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 14 3/4l behind Naggers (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Apricot Sky 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, edged left from 2f out, hung left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner and just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Stanghow (9-3) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
