tracked leader, lost position well over 2f out, soon beaten
held up behind, headway 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly away, in rear, some headway 2f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened and well behind final furlong
in touch wide, under pressure 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, some headway 2f out, soon ridden and no extra 1f out
led until headed well over 2f out, weakened
held up midfield, effort and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
prominent until weakened under pressure 2f out, soon well behind
held up towards rear, never dangerous
held up and behind, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, lead well over 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, driven out
Concer Eto landed a nice gamble for Stuart Williams earlier in the year and he should go well again in a tricky contest. He had a welter burden of 10st 2lb at Brighton when a beaten favourite but now that he has a fair racing weight and Frankie Dettori in the saddle - he looks to hold a solid formbook chance. Tiger Tops is arguably a much better performer on the polytrack but he showed up well at Epsom last time out and it wouldn't be the biggest surprise if he were good enough to take a hand in proceedings here. A comment that equally applies to the apprentice-ridden My Behind. Bond Diamond was favourite for a Thirsk handicap and while he was a slightly disappointing favourite on the day - he was doing his best work at the end of the race and there could be more to come off this handicap mark. Dance On The Top could be of interest if there is support in the ring for him. He left Ed Dunlop's yard in the middle of the present term and shaped up nicely for his new connections despite the handicap of a long absence from the racecourse. Off his current BHB rating, the handicapper has at least given him a chance these days. The connections of Rebate and Zafarshah will not be wanting any further rain to fall before the contest. Concer Eto is in form though and with Dettori aboard, we will nominate the gelding as our selection in a trappy handicap.