raced far side, took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung badly right over 1f out, weakened soon after
raced stands side, held up in rear on rails, good headway on inner over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong to lead that group final 50 yards but not on terms with far side leaders
raced far side, held up behind leaders, ridden to go 2nd that group and overall final 100 yards but not reach winner
raced far side, held up in rear, headway on outer of group over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
raced far side, prominent, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
raced stands side, held up in mid-division, bumped along over 1f out, stayed on same pace
raced stands side, switched left to rear of group, headway on outer from 2f out, hung badly right to centre of course over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
raced stands side, always behind
raced stands side, prominent, went 2nd that group over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, held up in mid-division, weakened 2f out
raced far side, held up, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
raced stands side, soon in touch on outside of group, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced far side, held up and keen, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
led far side group and overall until headed over 1f out, chased winner after but well held when lost 2nd final 100 yards
restless in stalls, raced far side, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
raced stands side, held up towards rear, not on terms final 2f
raced stands side, close up on outer of group, ridden and chance over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
led stands side group and soon 3 lengths clear that side, headed final 50 yards but not on terms with far side leaders
raced stands side, held up in rear, headway on outer of group over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong but no chance with far side leaders
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to lead that group and overall over 1f out, clear final furlong, ran on well (hand timed)
raced stands side, dwelt, soon close up, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
An absolute pin-stickers here, and there should be some good each-way value to be had in this consolation race for those that didn't make it into the Stewards' Cup, but we think that Dandy Nicholls can land it with NORTHERN DARE, who's marginally preferred to Everymanforhimself and Harrison George. The yard are sending out five of the 24 who are set to face the starter, and although Northern Dare has a high draw, previous winners of this have overcome that handicap. A decent winner in a Pontefract handicap last time out, he may have to find a little further improvement to beat some of these. A repeat of that quick getaway will be important too, as he's been a little tardy at times. He was 8th in this race last year, just behind Harrison George who had a big pull in the weights then. They're level today, despite Northern Dare having a three pounds penalty. The other Nicholls' runners are Parisian Pyramid (and it may be significant that son Adrian's on board), Indian Trail, Van Bossed, and Burnwynd Boy. and they have won this sprint in five of the last renewals. Harrison George looks the pick of the Richard Fahey runners, although he's not won for more than a year. Sunrise Safari, Johannes and bottom-weight Steelcut are his other entrants. Everymanforhimself, like Northern Dare, has a high draw and top weight to carry which could prove a double burden too much. The blinkers stay on Kevin Ryan's charge, who keeps finding one too good. Plenty of these are likely to attract support at some decent prices, but our pin has come down on the side of Northern Dare.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 7-4fav (9-11) Outpaced, behind, ridden well over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, soon every chance, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Fol Hollow (9-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Parisian Pyramid (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 19, 1 1/2l behind Total Gallery (9-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Harrison George (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Sunrise Safari (9-1) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Northern Dare (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Always prominent, led well over 1f out, ridden final furlong, ran on well, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) sft beating Haajes (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Bond City (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased, 17th of 19, 15l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Fault 20-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, held when hampered and checked inside final furlong, not recover, 7th of 10, 6l behind Triple Aspect (9-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Pawan (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 13l behind Barons Spy (9-7) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Vhujon (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Always rear division, 7th of 8, 19l behind Johannes (8-12) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Hurricane Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Slowly away, held up, some headway when not much room over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4l behind Street Power (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Indian Trail 10-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon edging right, ran on inside final furlong and finished well, 5th of 19, 1l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf.
Little Pete (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 14, 2l behind Canadian Danehill (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Phantom Whisper 13-2 (9-3) In rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 9l behind Thebes (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Spirit of Sharjah (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway on outside inside final 2f, edged left, kept on well inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Guilded Warrior (9-9) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Van Bossed (CAN) 25-1 (8-6) Prominent 3f, 14th of 19, 6l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf.
Jaconet (USA) 11-1 (9-3) Raced alone near stands side rail, never on terms with main group, 10th of 12, 9l behind Canadian Danehill (9-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Burnwynd Boy 20-1 (9-7) Reared start, slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 10, 9l behind Aye Aye Digby (9-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Filligree (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leader on stands side, effort over 2f out, led that group entering final furlong, not on terms with winner far side, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Zowington (8-11) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) In rear, headway when hampered and switched right entering straight 2f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly to lead final strides, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Harrison George (9-10) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Peter Island (FR) 5-1 (9-9) Pressed leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, faded, 6th of 8, 4l behind Rocker (8-13) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Artistic License (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Aye Aye Digby (9-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Johannes (IRE) 9-2fav (9-12) Towards rear, ridden final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Smarty Socks (9-2) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Methaaly (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Took keen hold, led to halfway, chased winnner until 2f out, weakened quickly, eased over 1f out, last of 8, 20l behind Sea Rover (8-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fm.
Tony The Tap 10-1 (8-2) Started very slowly, well outpaced in rear, good headway towards far side over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, going on near finish, 7th of 19, 1 1/2l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf.
Steelcut 9-1 (9-9) Propped start, chased leaders, lost place halfway, hung left and effort 1f out, no impression, 4th of 8, 6l behind Sudden Impact (9-10) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
