chased leaders, led on inside rail over 1f out, in command final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, eased when beaten final furlong
raced wide, always behind
dwelt, soon in touch, hung left from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
with leader, hung left 2f out, weakening when hampered on rail over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, went 2nd but no impression inside final furlong until post
held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
chased leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out
in touch on outside, came to outside in straight, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
took keen hold, chased leaders, came to outside in straight, hung left 2f out and soon weakened
behind most of way
Who's Winning is our pick with Banjo Patterson and Seneschal the alternatives. Brendan Powell's charge was value for far more than the official margin suggests at the track earlier in the month and even allowing for some regression of form, he should be able to confirm terms with Cleveland, Razzano and Mannello. Banjo Patterson would rate a certainty on some of his older form. He has been stuffed out of sight in handicaps and while a drop in grade is welcone, caution is advised. Seneschal has a patchy record around Brighton. He is probably better known on the artifical surfaces these days but it is worth noting that he has five successes on turf to his name. Nashharry hasn't shown too much at Ron Harris' but was not without ability when trained by Sylvester Kirk. Fly In Johnny ran a fair second to Lancaster Lad at Bath though has failed to beat a horse home in two subsequent efforts. Billy Hot Rocks is particularly interesting on drop in grade and with Seb Sanders aboard, it would be no surprise to see Ralph Beckett's representative well supported. Pat Eddery's stable are in fair nick so watch out for Compulsion in the betting. Not a race that will be knocking the York meeting off the sports pages and Who's Winning is our pick.
Seneschal 13-2 (9-12) Pressed leaders until weakened over 1f out, 4th of 11, 13l behind Stand In Flames (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Who's Winning (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Brighton 6f sll (6) gd beating Razzano (8-4) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Apache Dawn 4-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, soon hanging left, 8th of 13, 26l behind Royal Island (9-5) at Chepstow 1m sll (6) sft.
Banjo Patterson 50-1 (8-5) Always towards rear on far side, 18th of 19, 45l behind Oat Cuisine (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Fairly Honest 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 7f out, ridden over 2f out, headed and weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Hester Brook (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Jul.
Jal Music 14-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 4l behind Desperate Dan (9-7) at Bath 5f clm (6) frm in Jul.
Mamichor 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, lost touch from 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 20l behind Prince Valentine (9-0) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Mannello 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, left in centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Who's Winning (9-7) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gd.
Billy Hot Rocks (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) In touch stand's side group, led stand's side group over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Lady Carollina (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Compulsion 33-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 5th of 13, 14l behind Royal Island (9-5) at Chepstow 1m sll (6) sft.
Fly In Johnny (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden and headed entering final 3f, soon outpaced, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 5, 11l behind The Hoofer (8-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo clm (5) gf in Jul.
Nashharry (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 18l behind Alucica (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Razzano (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to chase winner well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Who's Winning (9-7) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gd.
Royal Choir 25-1 (7-12) Chased leaders 6f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 15, 17l behind Leptis Magna (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m sll hcp (6) gd.
Cleveland 10-1 (9-4) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Who's Winning (9-7) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gd.
