tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on and just held post
mid-division, ridden inside final furlong, one pace
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
always behind
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched left, led inside final furlong, just held on
led, headed inside final furlong, ridden and kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
always towards rear
dwelt, behind, some headway over 1f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, headway final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
rider removed hood late, slowly away, always behind
Mappin Time was thereabouts in better company at York last time but has not won on Turf since 2012. DISTANT PAST looks a safer proposition as he is a winner without a penalty having landed an apprentice's race over track and trip a week ago with Imperial Legend, Economic Crisis and last year's fourth Go Go Green all beaten. Captain Dunne was behind Mappin Time a fortnight ago but had earlier beaten subsequent winner Rothesay Chancer and Money Team at Thirsk while Classy Anne also has claims on last month's win at Ayr with Long Awaited well beaten. Meadway was progressive last season and returns to action off a 3lb higher mark after winning at Southwell in November.
Meadway 5-4fav (9-7) Made most, ridden and pressed from over 1f out, driven out, gamely, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Nov beating Indian Tinker (8-8) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Royal Mezyan (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway travelling well when switched right approaching final 2f, run flattened out inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 5l behind Basil Berry (9-8) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Long Awaited (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 6l behind Classy Anne (8-9) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Mappin Time (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 20, 1 3/4l behind Monsieur Joe (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Distant Past 6-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader, led just over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Musselburgh 5f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gf beating Master Bond (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Pearl Acclaim (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 12th of 20, 6l behind Desert Law (8-5) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 12-1 (7-11) Led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 7th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Monsieur Joe (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Noble Asset 11-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, last of 8, 4l behind Invincible Ridge (9-0) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Classy Anne 11-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on strongly, won at Ayr 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May beating Bunce (8-4) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Rothesay Chancer 7-1 (9-10) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May beating Bowson Fred (8-11) by nk, 10 ran.
Money Team (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, headway on inner over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 8, 4l behind Meshardal (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Imperial Legend (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in touch, headway to challenge at halfway, stayed on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Distant Past (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gf.
Rylee Mooch 6-4fav (9-13) Led, soon pressed, hung left under pressure over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Tom Sawyer (9-11) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Economic Crisis (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Distant Past (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gf.
Go Go Green (IRE) 10-1 (7-13) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 7, 6l behind Distant Past (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gf.
Jumbo Steps (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 5l behind Tom Sawyer (9-11) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
