always in rear
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never nearer
led 1f, soon chasing leaders, effort 2f out, soon one pace
held up in rear, never a factor
mid-division, rider lost iron 3f out, soon driven, never on terms
held up in touch, chased winner over 2f out, not pace to challenge
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge
held up never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, soon no impression
held up in mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, soon no impression
led after 1f, raced keenly, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, under pressure over 3f out, soon lost place
tracked leaders, keen early, led over 2f out, soon driven clear, easily
always in rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
SIMPLE JIM won this last year for James Hetherton and his successor at the Roger Fell owned yard in Nawton, David O'Meara will be hoping for a win in this year's race. He is 1lb higher than his last winning mark but he acts on the ground and loves it round here so gets the vote. Dream Risk could be a danger after winning when last seen in an Amateur Riders' flat race at Carlisle when ridden by Serena Brotherton. She has since come a close second over timber and this versatile filly could go close. Tilos Gem runs off a realistic looking mark but is opposable having only won once in more than twenty starts.
Authentic Act (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd near finish, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Slip (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) fm in May.
Simple Jim (FR) 11-4fav (10-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, chased leading pair inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Andorn (9-11) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Rosewin (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, hung left throughout, left in 2nd over 10f out, drifted to stands side rail over 2f out, never able to challenge, 2nd of 3, 7l behind Simonside (9-7) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Strikemaster (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Started slowly, held up in rear, ridden and struggling over 4f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Descaro (9-8) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Madamlily (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Chased winner until over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 15l behind Umverti (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 4f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Locum 4-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway to chased leaders over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 9l behind Minikin (9-6) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Tilos Gem (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Always prominent, effort on wide outside to chase winner over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, no impression final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Lady Bluesky (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Aegean King 12-1 (9-9) Dwelt, always behind, 7th of 8, 12l behind Minikin (9-6) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Golden Future 11-8fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Miss Ferney (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Leaving Alone (USA) 9-2fav (9-4) Slowly away, held up mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 15, 6l behind Tropical Duke (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Cigalas 80-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Mohawk Ridge (9-11) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Harcas (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out and outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Bollin Judith (9-12) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Danceintothelight 11-2 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 3l behind Dubawi King (8-10) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
The Mighty Mod (USA) 5-2fav (8-0) In touch, headway to lead 10f out until 4f out, driven and weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Bravo Bravo (8-6) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Dream Risk (FR) 4-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, chased leader 4f out, led 2f out, ridden 3 lengths clear inside final furlong, just held on, won at Carlisle 1m 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug beating Winged Farasi (10-5) by ns, 8 ran.