soon led, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out and headed, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and every chance inside last, one pace
chased leaders, led well over 1f out, headed inside last, no extra
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
led early, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, never dangerous
always behind
took keen hold, always behind
always towards rear
The finale is a real puzzle for punters and a sporting chance is given to Joshua's Gold, with Headland and Kalani Star put forward as the main dangers. At least the selection is consistent, having finished in the money on his last five outings. Among those efforts he managed a victory at Catterick and following a decent run here on Saturday, he could be ready to return to winning ways. Headland has been steadily dropping down the weights and although he doesn't win very often, he could reward each-way support. Kalani Star's win ratio is even worse but he has put in some very good performances in defeat and should give backers a run for their money. Best of the others could be Baby Barry, but the fact that Joshua's Gold makes such a quick return to the track suggests he is at the top of his game and he gets our vote.
Saros (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Slolwly into stride and behind, raced alone far side, never a factor, 16th of 17, 26l behind Typhoon Ginger (8-1) at York 1m hcp (5) gf.
Joshua's Gold (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Tokewanna (8-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gd.
Kalani Star (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 12, 3l behind Tokewanna (8-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gd.
Anthemion (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 5f out, weakened final 2f, 11th of 12, 8l behind Tokewanna (8-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gd.
Sedge (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Attacca (8-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp (6) frm.
Baby Barry 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 11l behind Band (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
King After 20-1 (7-13) Raced centre, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, edged left, never near leaders, 7th of 14, 6l behind Call Me Max (9-5) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Thornaby Green 14-1 (8-4) Stumbled start and soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out and kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Tokewanna (8-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gd.
Headland (USA) 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 7th of 20, 4l behind Kallista's Pride (10-9) at Thirsk 6f ldy sll hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Wood Dalling (USA) 50-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 23l behind Tokewanna (8-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gd.
Ro Eridani 33-1 (8-13) Led and set good pace, headed over 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off over 3f out, last of 12, well behind Kingsdon (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (H) pol in Feb '04.
Marengo 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 6th of 12, 9l behind Tipsy Lad (8-7) at W'hampton 7f stk (7) pol.
Second Wind 50-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 4f out, weakened quickly 2f out, 12th of 13, 42l behind Muqarrar (8-11) at Ayr 1m stk (H5) sft in Oct.
Golden Remedy 100-1 (9-0) Always behind stand side, 11th of 16, 29l behind Great Britain (9-0) at Newcastle 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
