led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on and held near finish
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, led entering final furlong, kept on and held on towards finish
with leader, ridden in 3rd inside final furlong, one pace
HOPE AGAINST HOPE finished the closest on her latest start when runner-up at Redcar. But she gets only a tentative vote given The Nazca Lines has a decent fourth at York in his form figures and will go close with a repeat. The latter makes more appeal than Springforth, placed in plating company the last three times now, while Shadow Wing was behind Yes You at Nottingham earlier, though posted a much better effort at Ripon recently without threatening the winner.
The Nazca Lines (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Rosabelle (9-0) at Chester 5f mdn stks (4) gd in Jun.
Hope Against Hope (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) In touch, effort over 1f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Whiteandgold (8-7) at Redcar 5f stks (5) gf in May.
Shadow Wing (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In rear, headway on outside from 2f out, ran on, never able to get on terms, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Rosebride (9-0) at Ripon 5f fll stks (5) gd in Jun.
Springforth 7-4fav (8-11) With leader, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, hard pressed, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, nk behind Areyoutheway (8-11) at Redcar 7f stks (6) gd in Jun.
Yes You (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Went right start, chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 10l behind Fayez (9-2) at Ripon 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.