tracked leader, ridden 7th, weakened after next
held up towards rear, mistake 7th, headway next, effort 2 out, one pace flat
in touch, headway 7th, pushed along 4 out, ridden and effort 2 out, stayed on to chase winner falt, no chance
held up in touch, headway to track leader 3 out, challenging when mistake next, led last, driven out
towards rear, pushed along 7th, never dangerous
led, ridden approaching 3 out, headed last, kept on same pace flat
held up in rear, smooth headway to track leader 4 out, beaten when mistake 2 out
held up in rear, headway 4 out, effort next, no extra approaching last
in touch, pushed along halfway, dropped rear 7th, outpaced when mistake 2 out
This does not look to be the strongest of races and a chance is taken with York Rite, who gets the verdict over Bodfari Signet and Old Nosey. The last mentioned has been a model of consistency this year until running below par at Worcester last month and is probably best watched today. Bodfari Signet showed improved form at Perth last time and has to be respected on that evidence but we just prefer to side with York Rite. Admittedly Richard Guest's gelding has disappointed in his last two starts but is better treated now as a result and his stable remains in top form. The likes of Plenty Courage, Tobesure and San Dimas all have an absence to overcome and are difficult to recommend with any confidence, while Johnston's Art seems too high in the weights at present so we take a chance with York Rite.
