towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, soon switched left, led just over 1f out, ran on
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden and lost place over 1f out, switched left and kep on inside final furlong, eased when no impression towards finish
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always towards rear, eased final furlong
made most until ridden and headed just over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon prominent, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders
A wide open handicap here and many would have chances on their best form but the main protagonists look to be Guildenstern, Blue Tomato and Rosapenna and the narrow vote is given to Guildenstern. The selection won well last time out when beating Drumming Party and although having a pena;lty for that win he again has conditions to suit and from a good draw he looks a value bet in an open affair. Blue Tomato rates the main danger as he also won well last time when defeating Yorkshire Blue but he has yet to win off a mark this high and in this competitive affair he looks worth taking on. Rosapenna is another last out winner that could go well but all her best form is on a slightly softer surface and for that reason is opposed. Pomfret Lad also won well last time out but consistency is not his strong point and his penalty may find him out. Of the remainder Knot In Wood is sure to run his race and could go well at a price but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Guildenstern.
Orphan (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Prominent far side, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong, 12th of 20, 26l behind Wigwam Willie (8-8) at Doncaster 7f 3yo app hcp (4) hvy in Oct.
Blue Tomato 17-2 (9-8) Towards rear stands' side, headway 2f out, overall leader over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Yorkshire Blue (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Guildenstern (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Drumming Party (9-2) by 1l, 10 ran.
Pomfret Lad 7-2jt-fav (9-6) Led far side group, headed after 1f, remained in touch, ridden to regain overall lead 2f out, ran on final furlong, won at Ripon 6f clm (5) gf in Jun beating Peruvian Style (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Countdown 25-1 (9-5) Behind until moderate late headway final furlong, 11th of 16, 7l behind Royal Challenge (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
High Ridge 14-1 (9-9) Outpaced in rear, driven on outside over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 7th of 12, 5l behind Ingleton (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Rosapenna (IRE) 3-1fav (9-11) Always prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again last strides, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Blue Tomato (9-7) by a hd, 11 ran.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 20, 2l behind Blackheath (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Dvinsky (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort, switched left entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 3l behind Zidane (10-0) at Newmarket 6f hcap (4) gf in Jun.
Rosein 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on inside over 2f, 12th of 13, 34l behind Prince Cyrano (9-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jun.
Bold Haze 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 19th of 20, 23l behind Blackheath (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
No Grouse 14-1 (8-11) Behind stayed on final 2f, 5th of 20, 3l behind Blackheath (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Diamond Katie (IRE) 4-1co-fav (9-8) Behind, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 8l behind African Gift (10-0) at Ayr 6f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
