in touch, driven over 1f out, had every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, staying on until headed and no extra close home
in touch, ridden when not much room over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, chased along halfway, one pace final furlong
held up, headway when not much room over 1f out, switched left approaching final furlong, ran on to lead close home
held up behind leaders, not much room and switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong
always rear division
Strike Up The Band gets the confident vote here with Philharmonic and Bond City heading a long list of dangers. The selection was an unlucky hird behind Celtic Mill last time out, that form looks rock solid and under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Philharmonic rates the main danger on his best form and although disapponting last time he has a good draw and will not be far away. Bond City is another worthy of respect on his best form but consitency is not his strong point. Bahamian Pirate has the plot draw and could go well at a price especially if there is more rain. Of the remainder Lafi has been done no favours by the draw and with this in mind for the winner we return to Strike Up The Band.
Bond City (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 19, 10l behind Fantasy Believer (8-13) at York 5f hcap (2) gd.
Estoille 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders stand side, kept on final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Lafi (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, faded over 1f out, 9th of 19, 7l behind Fantasy Believer (8-13) at York 5f hcap (2) gd.
Maltese Falcon 33-1 (9-9) Mid-division, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Celtic Mill (9-9) at York 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Mr Wolf 20-1 (9-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 2f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 11, 5l behind Celtic Mill (9-9) at York 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Philharmonic 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 25l behind Reverence (9-3) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 (1) hvy.
Strike Up The Band 7-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Celtic Mill (9-9) at York 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Bahamian Pirate (USA) 5-1fav (9-5) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 7l behind Cape Royal (8-11) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy.