in touch, mid-division, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
behind, good headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, led final stride
chased leader near side rail, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, pressed 2f out, headed just over 1f out, faded final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, faded final furlong
chased leader, effort over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, closed on leaders near finish
in rear, headway 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, not trouble leaders
chased leader, led narrowly 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, outpaced close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, gaining close home
behind, ridden halfway, hanging beaten when entering final furlong
took keen hold in rear, always behind
prominent, every chance over 1f out, not quicken, weakened quickly inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression and gradually weakened
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, lost touch, weakened from over 2f out
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, switched to outer 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
Nonrunner
With conditions to suit, Hogmaneigh can land the 'Dash' at the expense of Wyatt Earp, Caribbean Coral and Handsome Cross to name just a few. It looks as though Stuart Williams has aimed Hogmaneigh specifically at this event, and the recent rain will be sweet music to the ears of the Newmarket handler. Unlucky-in-running when sent off favourite for last year's Ayr Gold Cup, the four-year-old, who goes well on soft ground, will be all the better for a pipe-opener at York where he finished with a flourish behind Terentia and Corridor Creeper. He should at the very least turn the tables on the latter, and can gain his biggest success to date. Wyatt Earp lines up in form but might just be found wanting over the trip, while 2004 winner Caribbean Coral also has it to do with Corridor Creeper based on their Chester running. Dandy Nicholls has supplied three of the past five winners of this event, and has no less than four runners. On the evidence so far, it could well be last week's Ayr runner-up Handsome Cross that does best. Last year's Runner-up Bond City has his share of weight, and the ground is a worry for the likes of Green Manalishi and Loch Verdi, so all in all, Hogmaneigh is the percentage call.
Green Manalishi 9-2 (8-9) Held up mid-division, smooth headway 2f out, led going well over 1f out, clear 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, just held on, won at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Apr beating River Falcon (8-4) by a hd, 12 ran.
Bond City (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 17, 9l behind Amadeus Wolf (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Towards rear, headway when switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Terentia (9-6) at York 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Fire Up The Band 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 14th of 16, 9l behind Terentia (9-6) at York 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Merlin's Dancer 13-2 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 4l behind The Tatling (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f stk (2) gf in May.
Corridor Creeper (FR) 9-2 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 6l behind Sierra Vista (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Cape Royal 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Magic Glade (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Held up, smooth headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on, won at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May beating Zomerlust (8-10) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Machinist (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 16th of 28, 18l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Moorhouse Lad 5-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Magic Glade (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Caribbean Coral 16-1 (8-4) Steadied start, mid-division, headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May beating Corridor Creeper (8-6) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bigalos Bandit 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 10th of 16, 5l behind Terentia (9-6) at York 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Overstayed (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up, carried head high over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 9th of 13, 4l behind Caribbean Coral (8-4) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Fantasy Explorer 14-1 (9-3) Chased leader, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 9l behind Kostar (9-5) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Sunrise Safari (8-11) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) gs in May.
Loch Verdi 11-2 (7-13) Chased leader, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Rowe Park (8-6) at Goodwood 5f hcap (2) gd in May.
Steelcut 40-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Genki (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Holbeck Ghyll (IRE) 3-1fav (8-5) In touch stands' side, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Colorus (8-5) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Classic Encounter (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Led, pushed along halfway, soon hung right, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 2l behind Rowe Park (8-6) at Goodwood 5f hcap (2) gd in May.
