held up, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always behind
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace after, no impression
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
always behind
with leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
outpaced and behind
tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
A punters nightmare to close the card. And only a tentative vote is given to Greenslades, while Artie, Fictional and Connect have all got solid course form to their names that brings them right into the argument. It would also be very dangerous to completely rule out the old boy Halmahera, as he typically ran a good race in defeat in the Great St Wilfred last Saturday and looks to be coming back to himself. However, Doncaster is the real place for him and this looks to be a further stepping stone for him in his build up to the Portland next month. Connect ran a couple of solid races here last month and is thriving on being kept busy. He should not be underestimated even though his task is made a bit harder by carrying top weight. Fictional is less exposed than a few of these and bids to get back on the right track today. The decision for him to race alone on the far side at Haydock was his undoing last time and much better effort is expected today. Artie is another that goes well at this time of year and is in fair heart at present. Watch the betting where he is concerned. However, slender preference is given to Greenslades now that he has rediscovered what it takes to win a race. Darryll Holland was seen at his best when allowing the six-year-old to dominate his field at Newmarket eighteen days ago. And as those tactics lend themselves well to racing at York, a similar performance can initiate a follow up today.
Connect 50-1 (8-13) Never better than mid-division stands' side, 21st of 27, 8l behind Gift Horse (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Greenslades 6-1 (9-8) With leader, ridden and led over 1f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Fullandby (8-2) by 1l, 15 ran.
Halmahera (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Towards rear far side, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 23, 8l behind Ice Planet (8-7) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Fictional 10-1 (8-12) Raced alone far side in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 17, 3l behind Texas Gold (9-4) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf.
Joseph Henry 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 4l behind Presto Shinko (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf.
Colonel Cotton (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Hampered start, mid-division on far side, ridden when hampered over 1f out, no danger after, 18th of 27, 7l behind Gift Horse (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Desperate Dan 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Kingscross (8-10) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) gf.
Lapwing (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 13th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Presto Shinko (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf.
Queen's Lodge (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway but never near to challenge, 9th of 17, 7l behind Fruit of Glory (9-0) at Pontefract 6f lst fll stk (1) gf.
Firenze Evensfav (9-2) Tracked leader, hard ridden from over 2f out, led entering final furlong, held on well, won at Newmarket 6f fll hcp (3) gf in Jul beating All For Laura (9-8) by a hd, 6 ran.
Hartshead 7-4fav (9-6) In touch, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Jalamid (9-11) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gf.
Doric (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression final 2f, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind St Petersburg (9-2) at Goodwood 7f stk 0-95 (2) sft in Jul.
Ellens Academy (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 15, 14l behind Inter Vision (8-11) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd.
Loyal Tycoon (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Held up, headway centre over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 16, 2l behind Presto Shinko (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf.
Artie 14-1 (8-8) Led stands' side group, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 23, 9l behind Ice Planet (8-7) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Chased leaders to halfway, no extra from over 1 1/2f out, 12th of 16, 6l behind Bali Royal (9-5) at Curragh 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Serieux 20-1 (9-2) Pulled hard, held up in rear, no impression until ran on final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind St Petersburg (9-2) at Goodwood 7f stk 0-95 (2) sft in Jul.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led to halfway, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Currency (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf.
Dunn Deal (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-7) Raced centre, held up in rear, never nearer, 8th of 11, 4l behind Royal Challenge (9-7) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (5) gd.
Mister Sweets 12-1 (9-7) Held up, always behind, 6th of 9, 5l behind Halla San (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) sft.
