tracked leaders centre, driven over 2f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, outpaced final furlong
raced alone towards stands side rail, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and lost touch, tailed off
led far side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced far side, behind, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never threatened leaders
prominent centre, driven to challenge 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders centre, ridden and one pace over 1f out, went 4th and stayed on well final 100 yards, not quite reach front trio
tracked leader far side, ridden to lead that side over 1f out, stayed on into narrow advantage inside final furlong, headed near finish, no extra
tracked leaders centre, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out
raced centre, behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never involved
raced centre, behind, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous
led centre group to over 2f out, soon driven and one pace, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leaders centre, driven over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on well, led near finish
mid-division centre, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never pace to threaten leaders
prominent centre, led group over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, held near finish
raced centre, always behind, ridden and outpaced final 2f
Owney Madden ran out of steam upped to 7f at Doncaster last week but had won a tougher nursery than this over today’s trip at York before that and another bold bid is expected. Hurstwood has finished behind the latter the last twice now while Dutch Decoy finished in front of What A Business when landing a handicap at Hamilton. One Hart was placed at Kempton last time but Tom Tulliver’s neck defeat at Beverley looks stronger form while several make their handicap debuts including Catterick winner Rapid Russo and BYLINE. The latter scored at Hamilton before struggling in the Gimcrack at York but the half-brother to smart sprinters Bogart and Blaine can do much better at this level. Malvern lost his unbeaten record behind Owney Madden at York though it’s too soon to write him off.
Owney Madden 4-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Bravo Faisal (8-7) at Doncaster 7f (2) gf in Sep.
Byline 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders far side of group, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 9l behind Threat (9-0) at York 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Hurstwood 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Bravo Faisal (8-7) at Doncaster 7f (2) gf in Sep.
Malvern 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders towards far side over 2f out, never on terms, weakened over 1f out, last of 20, 25 1/2l behind Owney Madden (8-8) at York 6f (2) gd in Aug.
One Hart (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) With leader, led narrowly over 3f out, driven and headed narrowly 2f out, checked when hampered by winner 1f out, soon outpaced, no chance inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Endowed (9-5) at Kempton 6f (4) pol in Aug.
Dutch Decoy 11-2 (9-7) Well outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run on near side rail inside final furlong, led post, won at Hamilton 6f (5) gs in Aug beating Kayewhykelly (8-10) by shd, 11 ran.
Tom Tulliver 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, every chance towards finish, just held, 2nd of 5, nk behind Bushtucker Trial (8-10) at Beverley 5f (3) gf in Aug.
Keep Busy (IRE) 18-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Graceful Magic (8-11) at Doncaster 7f fll (2) gf in Sep.
Asmund (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway far side of group 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5l behind Homespin (9-3) at Goodwood 6f (2) gf in Aug.
Alix James 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakening when hampered well inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Lampang (9-5) at Carlisle 6f stks (4) gf in Aug.
Big City 9-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, effort when hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 11 3/4l behind Governor Of Punjab (9-6) at Brighton 7f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Rapid Russo 20-1 (9-2) Held up in last pair and well off the pace, headway on outside over 1f out, edged left and strong run to lead final 150 yards, soon clear, won at Catterick 5f stks (5) sft in Aug beating Maystar (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Barbarella (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong, 13th of 21, 16 3/4l behind Mums Tipple (9-5) at York 6f stks (2) gd in Aug.
Aberama Gold 11-4fav (9-7) Pressed winner, effort 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost place and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Good Night Mr Tom (9-7) at Hamilton 6f (4) gs in Aug.
One Bite (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Prominent, not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Maystar (9-9) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Aug.
What A Business (IRE) 5-1fav (9-3) Led, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, plugged on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Dutch Decoy (9-7) at Hamilton 6f (5) gs in Aug.
Ellenor Gray (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along halfway, edged right and headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Romantic Vision (9-5) at Catterick 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Three Coins 6-1 (9-3) Always prominent, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Thirsk 6f stks (4) sft in Aug beating Soaring Star (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Queenoftheclyde (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Shepherds Way (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f (6) gf in Sep.
