restrained in midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased
led, ridden over 1f out, headed close home
slightly awkward start, soon recovered to track leader, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, ran on final furlong
edged slightly left start, held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, progress on inside over 2f out, switched left and ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
held up in midfield, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, close up entering final furlong, ran on well to lead close home
slightly awkward start, held up towards rear, ridden and headway on inside over 2f out, ran on one pace
slow to stride, recovered into midfield, not much room over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong
prominent, ridden and lost place over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, ridden and switched wide 3f out, no impression
pushed to track leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Archie Watson's horses are flying so Dramatic Sands, a dual winner in his first season, is respected after a run at Kempton in June where he was in touch for a long way. Dancin Boy ran very well when runner-up here then went one better at Pontefract though that was a grade lower. He had Harvest Day back in third that day and should confirm the form. Poet's Dawn has won around here and is 1lb lower than his last victory at York but it's difficult to find fault with BOTTOM BAY, who has been progressing steadily and got off the mark at the last meeting here under Cieren Fallon. He can go in again though Kentuckyconnection and Twin Appeal fought out the finish of a 7f handicap at the same fixture and neither can be dismissed. Spiritofthenorth has been consistent in lower grade.
Dancin Boy 10-3fav (9-7) Close up, ridden and headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, won at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Keswick (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Poet's Dawn 25-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 17, 12 1/2l behind Jalaad (9-10) at York 1m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Dramatic Sands (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Cognac (9-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Twin Appeal (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Raced keenly, tracked leaders on inside, headway edging right over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, ran on towards finish, not quite pace of winner, 2nd of 11, hd behind Kentuckyconnection (9-9) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Bottom Bay 4-1 (8-12) Led 1f, chased leader, led again 2f out, clear when ridden over 1f out, ran on well, won at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Le Chiffre (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Amadeus Grey (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Raced wide close up, pushed along and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Wild Hope (10-0) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Kentuckyconnection (USA) 5-2fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Twin Appeal (9-13) by hd, 11 ran.
Spiritofthenorth (FR) 5-2fav (9-7) Led, steadied pace halfway, quickened over 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed throughout final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 12, nk behind Royal Big Night (9-11) at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Harvest Day 4-1 (9-4) Awkwardly away, in touch, headway and switched left over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Dancin Boy (9-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Billy Roberts (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 16 3/4l behind Dancin Boy (9-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
