tracked leaders, headway on inside 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, lost 2nd post
soon led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong no impression
with leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
behind, ridden and headway well over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to go 2nd post
mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, no impression until stayed on well under pressure towards finish, not reached leaders
led early, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
dwelt, always behind
The return to this venue can see JEHU come good again for Mick Channon, while Tominator and Iron Velvet are among the dangers. Beaten in a Ffos Las claimer a week ago, Jehu had previously proved his worth when winning over this course and distance on soft ground in July, and he races from just 1lb higher today. He also acts on fast ground and now dropped back in trip he looks up to the task. Iron Velvet is still open to plenty of improvement and is 3lbs lower than when thrashed at Ripon. Prior to that he had won here over 6f on fast ground from a mark of 70 and there is no reason why he can't get closely involved once more. One previous try over this trip, however, proved abortive. Reg Hollinshead saddles Tominator, who looked out of his depth at York from a mark of 83. He is 2lbs lower here but also needs to prove himself on fast ground. Gold Fix is the stablemate of the selection and took a reasonable Epsom handicap over this trip last time on slower ground. She has already won a course and distance seller, however, and she should get competitive. Jehu is the one for us.
Tominator 4-1 (9-7) Led over 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 10l behind William Morgan (8-9) at York 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Jehu Evensfav (9-2) Tracked leaders, disputed lead approaching final furlong, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Dr Mathias (8-13) at Ffos Las 1m 2yo clm (5) gd.
Iron Velvet (USA) 3-1fav (9-7) Behind, soon pushed along, never dangerous, last of 9, 14l behind Eight Hours (8-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Novay Essjay (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 9l behind William Morgan (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Gold Fix (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) In touch, headway to lead 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating Timelord (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Izuizorizuain't (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 15, 10l behind Siyaadah (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo stks (5) gf in Aug.
William Arnold 12-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 17, 18l behind William Morgan (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Charity Fair 10-1 (7-11) Dwelt, outpaced in rear, stayed on well entering final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Agent Boo (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
