dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and headway when not much room over 1f out, ridden and every chance when edged left inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, driven 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on and every chance towards finish, just failed
dwelt, mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong
behind until ridden and kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish
held up, ridden and headway on stands side rail over 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure inside final furlong to lead post
in touch, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on, no extra towards finish
led 2f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish
with leader, led after 2f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, headed post
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out
After only finding an on-form runner too good last time we think that YORKSHIRE BLUE can go one better and land this ultra competitive handicap ahead of the potentially well treated Leading Edge while This Ones For Eddie is also in our calculations. A three time winner here in the past the selection is on a bit of form at the moment and was unlucky last time to bump into a well handicapped runner. The veteran gelding is up a couple of pounds for his pains but doesn't have anything like that rival in the field to beat this time. Leading Edge showed a spark of from last time and if Mick Channon's charge is back to form he looks well weighted racing off a lower mark than his last success. This Ones For Eddie ran well in defeat off this mark last time and on his best efforts is a leading player while Imperial Sword could go close if bouncing back from a poor run last time. A tough end to the day that can go the way of Yorkshire Blue.
Imperial Sword 7-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 10, 13l behind Avontuur (8-1) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Leading Edge (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
This Ones For Eddy 5-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Mujaadel (9-5) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Top Bid 50-1 (8-2) Mid-division far side group, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 5l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Embra (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Sam's Cross (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Cool Art (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Held up behind leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 17l behind Another Try (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
No Grouse 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 13, 5l behind La Gifted (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Yorkshire Blue 28-1 (8-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 17, shd behind Milton Of Campsie (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Half A Crown (IRE) 17-2 (8-10) Held up, never troubled leaders, 10th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Solemn (9-1) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Grimes Faith 25-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 4l behind Silver Guest (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Lambrini Lace (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Led stand side group and well on terms, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Mayoman (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gs in Sep.
Captain Royale (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, kept on final furlong, no extra towards finish, 6th of 14, 4l behind Lost In Paris (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-58 (6) gf.
First Swallow 17-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, 6th of 12, 7l behind The Bear (9-4) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) hvy in Aug.
Blazing Heights 14-1 (8-9) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 13l behind Lost In Paris (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-58 (6) gf.
Slapper (ITY) 50-1 (9-4) Prominent, led before halfway, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 26l behind Galileo's Choice (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f stks gs.
The Bear 25-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 7l behind Milton Of Campsie (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) In touch towards far side, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 6l behind Liberty Trail (9-1) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
