held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, stayed on
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, some late headway, no impression
chased leaders, pushed along on outside over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
blindfold not quite off properly when gates opened, made all, clear inside final furlong, readily
chased leaders, raced keenly, effort 2f out, soon hung right, kept on but held final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
held up in rear, raced keenly, hung right and effort over 1f out, never figured
pressed winner until ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
NonRunner
Tellmeyourstory completed a double here in mid-summer but finished a long way last in both subsequent starts. Makeen followed a victory at Thirsk with a narrow defeat here but never really got into contention when favourite at York. Natchez Trace landed a maiden handicap here and was taking on much stronger opposition at Thirsk so should be more at home here. Darvel has run poorly the last twice but POET'S MAGIC has been in very good form and can take this. John Quinn's mare won at Ayr in June and followed a comfortable success back there last month with a fine run at Epsom a few days later.
Tommy Taylor (USA) 12-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, pushed along on inner 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Punk Poet (9-13) at Limerick 7f gd in Jun.
Irreverent 80-1 (9-2) Chased leaders near side of group, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened soon after, last of 12, 9 1/2l behind Bake (8-11) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Chookie Dunedin 7-1 (9-5) Slowly away, held up, headway and ridden to challenge 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Cold Stare (10-0) at Haydock 7f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Poet's Magic 9-4fav (9-9) In leading pair, ridden in sole lead 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Improvised (9-7) at Epsom 7f hcp fll (4) gs in Jul.
Darvel (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden edged left and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 6, 10l behind Royal Fleet (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Redrosezorro 33-1 (9-12) Chased leader until over 4f out, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 12 1/2l behind Cassy O (9-12) at Thirsk 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Natchez Trace 33-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, never involved, 9th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Give It Some Teddy (8-9) at Thirsk 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Tellmeyourstory (USA) 7-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened, last of 10, 18 1/4l behind Blu Boy (9-5) at Beverley 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Makeen 5-1fav (8-12) Never better than midfield, 10th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Challet (8-13) at York 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.