mid-division in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and led 2f out, driven out
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 2nd and edged left last 100 yards, kept on towards finish
led and keen, headed 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, pushed along and weakened 4f out
tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, rallied and staying on when not much room and slightly hampered last 100 yards, soon lost 2nd place
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out
STAGECOACH DANMAN made most to win his maiden at Pontefract 12 days ago and has the right man on board here in Darryll Holland if forcing tactics are to be employed again. Mark Johnston's charge can see off the challenge of fellow three-year-old Istishaara, who is trying a new trip, and stablemate Music City. Jeer may be in the handicapper's grip now but Leader Of The Land looks to be steadily recapturing his best form and Incendo has ability, though the assortment of headgear he normally sports suggests there is little straightforward about him.
Royal Diamond (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, led after 2f, ridden and headed when edged left over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 19l behind La De Two (10-0) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul '10.
Leader Of The Land (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden and challenged 2f out, weakened towards finish, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Hong Kong Island (8-7) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Incendo 14-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway and hung right over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind The Only Key (8-12) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Jeer (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 35l behind Ravi River (10-10) at York 1m 4f am hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Music City (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon beaten, last of 11, well behind Red Fama (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Stagecoach Danman (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Made all, ridden clear 1f out, soon eased, comfortable, won at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun beating Star Commander (9-3) by 6l, 10 ran.
Istishaara (USA) 7-4fav (8-8) Held up in 6th, headway on outside to 3rd 3f out, effort 2f out, hung right under pressure and weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Golden Aria (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 2f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.