chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, no impression
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led just over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, held on
raced keenly, led, clear over 7f out until inside 3f out, headed 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, just held
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
rear of mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on
rear of mid-division, hung right and struggling 2f out
chased leaders, led 2f out, headed just over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
slowly away, behind, never involved
NonRunner
JOSIEBOND proved well suited to a track which puts the emphasis on stamina when staying on stoutly to oblige over the extended mile at Beverley last month and can follow up off a 3lb higher mark. She'd probably appreciate some cut in the ground but has won on the forecast quicker conditions and arrives in better heart than some. Motarajel was three lengths behind her at Beverley but that rated an improved effort from the gelding and he's 5lb better off here not to mention the 3lb claim of Sean Kirrane. He's an obvious danger. Masham Moor is consistent to say the least but hasn't had a run on the grass since August 2021 and Mr Heinz is another consistent enough sort at this level who is also better off with the selection on their Beverley running and should be competitive once again.
Shahnaz (IRE) 10-3 (9-4) Led early on outer, restrained and tracked leader after 2 furlongs, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 10 1/2l behind Albegrey (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Zumaaty (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Prominent, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Snooze Lane (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Contrast (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never nearer, 6th of 10, dist behind Silastar (9-9) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Antagonize 16-1 (9-8) Led and took field to far side, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, chased winner, well held when weakened and lost places towards finish, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Makalu (9-7) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) gf in May.
Josiebond 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, led inside final 2f, stayed on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 1m hcp (6) sft in Jun beating Hostelry (9-10) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Motarajel 15-2 (9-11) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, pushed right 2f out, stayed on same pace in 4th final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Josiebond (9-7) at Beverley 1m hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Masham Moor 7-2 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 3f out, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Spirit Of Bowland (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Barrister Blaster 22-1 (9-0) Raced keenly tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Josiebond (9-7) at Beverley 1m hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Tarnhelm 80-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, driven over 2f out, never involved, 9th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Tashgheel (9-9) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Mr Heinz 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along on inside over 2f out, plugged on in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Josiebond (9-7) at Beverley 1m hcp (6) sft in Jun.