raced alone stands side, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leader centre, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead this group near finish
in touch far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
made all far side, ridden and pressed from over 1f out, ran on gamely
tracked leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, close up in centre, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader centre, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
awkwardly away in rear far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
dwelt, always towards rear centre
always in rear far side
tracked winner far side, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, not quicken close home
held up centre, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
always towards rear centre
always in rear centre
led centre group, prominent with far side, ridden over 1f out, headed close home
dwelt, always in rear centre
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Gracious John won in this grade at Newbury last month though encounters faster ground today. Major Jumbo won here in September and has been raised a further 6lb for winning at Newmarket on his reappearance while both Sheepscar Lad and Royal Brave are upped in class on the back of recent victories. El Astronaute remains 7lb higher than when last successful and Copper Knight won over track and trip at this time last year but found Holmeswood too good back here in August. Desert Law beat Edward Lewis over an extended 5f at the track last season and is preferred to stablemate Line Of Reason but the vote goes to POYLE VINNIE. The latter hasn’t won for over a year now but switched yards at the start of the season and gave notice of a return to form with a recent second at Thirsk. Ruth Carr’s new charge finished third in last year’s renewal off a 16lb higher mark with Orient Class behind and should go close with a similar effort.
Gracious John (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) In touch, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr beating Orvar (8-10) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Major Jumbo 7-2 (9-6) Made all, pushed along entering final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 5f hcp (3) gs in Apr beating Move In Time (8-8) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Edward Lewis 12-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Foolaad (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
El Astronaute (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Ran without one front shoe, quickly away, led, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, headed 150 yards out, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind A Momentofmadness (9-0) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Copper Knight (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards, 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Mayleaf Shine (8-7) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) hvy in Sep.
Holmeswood 10-1 (9-4) In rear, pushed along 2f out, never near leaders, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Foolaad (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Pipers Note 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Gin In The Inn (8-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Desert Law (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Bahamian Sunrise (8-7) at Epsom 5f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
East Street Revue 10-1 (8-11) Held up in mid-division, some headway near side of group 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Tomily (8-8) at Doncaster 5f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Line Of Reason (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Outpaced in rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Kyllang Rock (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f stks (2) hvy in Mar.
George Dryden (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 2l behind Gifted Master (9-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Excessable 8-1 (9-8) Close up, ridden over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 6th of 9, 3l behind Tarboosh (9-4) at Ripon 5f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Dark Shot 6-1 (8-7) Restless in stalls, held up, never involved, 14th of 15, 7 1/4l behind El Astronaute (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Poyle Vinnie 15-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Acclaim The Nation (8-8) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gf in May.
Sheepscar Lad (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on to challenge between rivals inside final furlong, led narrowly inside final 100 yards, just held on, won at Doncaster 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr beating Lucky Beggar (8-13) by shd, 16 ran.
Royal Brave (IRE) 9-2fav (9-11) Rearing up as stalls opened and slowly away, behind, not clear run over 1f out, weaved through and ran on inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gf in May beating Harome (9-7) by nk, 13 ran.
Carlton Frankie 25-1 (9-0) With leader far side, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20, 8 3/4l behind East Street Revue (9-3) at York 5f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Rosina 20-1 (9-5) Steadied start, held up in rear, kept on inside final furlong, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 5, 2 1/4l behind Gold Filigree (8-3) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp fll (3) pol in May.
Orient Class 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Dynamo Walt (9-11) at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
