reared at started, soon in touch stands side, ridden along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led far side group and over all leader, ridden over 2f out, staying on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders stands side, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up far side, switched right after 2f, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division stands side, effort over 2f out, no impression
in touch far side, pushed along halfway, ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely
never better than mid-division stands side
towards rear stand side, edged right over 2f out, never dangerous
ahead, towards rear far side, never dangerous
chased leaders stands side, ridden along when weakening over 1f out
dwelt and always behind stands side
led stands side group, driven 2f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders stand side, ridden along halfway, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, stands side, effort over 2f out, never reached challenging position
mid-division stands side, ridden along and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division stands side, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch stands side, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders to halfway, far side
This is a blind fold and pin type of race but we will give the tentative vote to El Potro with Conjecture and Sir Loin both worth noting. The selection has been in fantastic form this season and did get his head in front at Pontefract last time out after a string a seconds. He was becoming frustrating to follow but now carries a six-pound penalty for his efforts. He will be up against it but he almost certain to give anybody who backs him a run for his money. Conjecture is another that does not win very often and infact has been winless for over two years. His form though has been consistent and any chinks in the selection's armour then he could take advantage. Sir Loin is possibly better on the all-weather these days so is best watched, so for the winner we return to El Potro.
El Potro 5-2fav (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul beating Joyeaux (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Conjecture 7-2fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge halfway, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Majestical (8-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Sir Loin 5-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 2l behind El Potro (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Joy And Pain 9-2 (9-7) In touch and keen, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Polar Force (9-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
No Grouse 12-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Hazelhurst (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Sparky Vixen 9-2 (8-12) Always towards rear, 5th of 8, 6l behind Tommy Tobougg (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f mdn aut stk (6) gd in Jul.
Seesawmilu (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Charles Parnell (10-1) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Orotund 11-2 (7-13) Led far side group, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead overall well inside final furlong, won at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) hvy in Jul beating Swift Princess (8-13) by a shd, 15 ran.
