chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up in rear, weakened over 3f out
held up, ridden, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance until no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on
MAJOR MAGPIE is selected to land it off a 3lb higher mark than his Pontefract victory last time out. Although he had shown his best form at the Yorkshire venue in the past, he won in the style of a horse that should be capable of scoring again. Many of the selection's rivals are exposed, most notably Goodbye Mr Bond who is versatile with regard to ground conditions but looks plenty high enough in the weights while My Paris, who could grab a solo on the front end here, has not scored in 15 months but hails from a yard who have excelled this season with others cast-offs. Supercast is another that appears plenty high enough in the weights and Major Magpie is given the vote. (John McDonnell)
My Paris 5-1 (9-10) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Observatory Star (9-2) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Major Magpie (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Motafarred (9-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Solis (GER) 40-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, last of 8, 21l behind Ansells Pride (8-8) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
Nevada Desert (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden along 3f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4l behind Osteopathic Remedy (9-4) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Jamieson Gold (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Behind, ridden over 4f out, soon outpaced, kept on final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Moody Tunes (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 1f clm (4) sft.
Supercast (IRE) 15-2 (9-13) Stumbled start, soon with leader, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded, 7th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Efidium (8-7) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Persian Peril 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out, 13th of 16, 7l behind Aypeeyes (10-9) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (4) gs.
Goodbye Mr Bond 7-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 3l behind The Kiddykid (9-1) at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.