in touch in 5th, one pace and no impression in 4th final 2f, plugged on
made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, in command final furlong, stayed on strongly, unchallenged
tracked winner throughout, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up last, headway on outside over and plenty to do over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, never nearer
raced keenly, tracked leading pair on inside, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leading trio, weakened inside final 2f
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CHANCE (NAP) looks a good bet to beat older rivals and complete a four-timer. A further 9lb rise is fully merited after another effortless victory in a ladies’ race at York. Rotherwick is rarely far away and his last two victories have come off today’s mark so he is respected. You're Hired hasn’t won in almost three years and has been raised 4lb for his latest second here but still makes more appeal than Dark Red, another on a long losing run, and Lawn Ranger, who has been reeled in by the handicapper.
Dark Red (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Awkwardly away, held up in last pair, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, not much room towards stands side rail entering final furlong, stayed to take narrow 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Rise Hall (10-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Lawn Ranger 14-1 (9-13) Led after 1f until ridden approaching final 2f, lost 2nd inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance, 5th of 6, 8 3/4l behind Caradoc (9-13) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
You're Hired 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on inside, switched left 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, led inside final 2f, headed and not pace of winner final 125 yards, 2nd of 17, 1 3/4l behind Gifts Of Gold (9-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Rotherwick (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders in 4th, outpaced over 3f out, rallied on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Caradoc (9-13) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Chance 9-4fav (10-11) Held up in mid-division, headway going well 3f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at York 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Balladeer (10-7) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Uther Pendragon (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway on outside, over 1f out, plugged on in 3rd inside final furlong, weakened and lost 2 places towards finish, 5th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Qarasu (9-7) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Pactolus (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 10 1/2l behind Motawaj (9-4) at Sandown 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.