led far side, driven over 1f out, headed when weakening inside final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
towards rear, stand side, headway over 1f out, driven and one pace final furlong
made all brought stand side halfway, driven over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
in touch, stand side, driven over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
in touch far side, ridden along halfway, staying on to lead pair inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders stand side, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind stand side group, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position
Nonrunner
Bond Boy, Melalchrist and Bo McGinty are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Bond Boy. The selection was given a poor ride when only fourth behind Highland Warrior but he remains weighted to win and from a good draw he is given one last chance to get his head in front. Melalchrist rates the main danger as he was an unlucky in running fourth behind The History Man last time out. If he gets a clear run here he will not be far away under conditions that suit. Bo McGinty is another that could go well on his best form but he is becoming expensive to follow and again he looks vulnerable. King's College Boy is another with place claims but this hold up performer needs everything to drop right and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Of the remainder Hotham's best form is on a faster surface while Ryedale Ovation has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Bond Boy.
Bond Boy 9-4fav (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Highland Warrior (9-3) at York 5f hcap (3) sft.
Kenmore 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 8, 12l behind Prospect Court (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
After The Show 7-1 (9-4) Mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3l behind Safari Mischief (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Melalchrist 4-1fav (9-12) Mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind The History Man (9-5) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) hvy.
Kings College Boy 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind River Thames (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcap (4) gs.
Hotham 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, not much room over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on but not reach leaders, 6th of 14, 1l behind Compton Classic (8-6) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Ryedale Ovation (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Dwelt and early reminders, soon in touch far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Deserted Dane (9-3) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Bond Playboy 8-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no response, 8th of 10, 8l behind Zarabad (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Paddywack (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Started slowly and towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind The History Man (9-5) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) hvy.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden along and headway on outer 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
