missed break, towards rear, stayed on well final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, soon prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards ridden, ridden halfway, no impression
close up, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
An open contest can be taken by SWINBROOK, who despite being 4lbs worse off with Red Cape, can confirm the form of his Pontefract win over that opponent, while Soto and Charles Parnell can go well. The selection received that weight from Red Cape when the pair met and beat Ruth Carr's gelding a little under four lengths. They race here off level weights, but Swinbrook is a resolute galloper and he should be able to uphold the form. Soto has proved very expensive to follow with just two wins from 50 starts on the level, that losing run now extended to over two years and 25 starts. Clearly he is not one to be lumping on, though he has been running well from this mark and can make the frame. Charles Parnell acts on any ground with good in the description and with the yard going well he looks likely to get competitive from this mark. Castlebury looks capable of making his presence felt, while Medici Time would be of interest if it rained, but Swinbrook gets the vote.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Dwelt, always towards rear, 11th of 19, 9l behind Dancing Maite (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 7l behind Mr Wolf (9-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Swinbrook (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Bid For Gold (9-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Red Cape (FR) 12-1 (9-0) Made virtually all, ridden halfway, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Grazeon Gold Blend (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Hotham 40-1 (9-5) Mid-division, weakened final furlong, 10th of 19, 8l behind Dancing Maite (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Another Decree 12-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 13l behind Wovoka (8-9) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fm in Apr.
Mark of Meydan 8-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 10th of 14, 5l behind Swinbrook (9-9) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Spin Again (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 11, 11l behind Splash The Cash (8-5) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Steel Blue 20-1 (9-0) Prominent stands side, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Turnkey (9-8) at Ripon 6f clm stks (5) gs.
Dream Rainbow 25-1 (7-11) 12th of 13, 8l behind Fereeji (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May '08.
Kalhan Sands (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, 11th of 12, 26l behind Young Gladiator (8-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Castlebury (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner over 1f out to inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Young Gladiator (8-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Soto 9-2fav (9-5) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 13, nk behind Only A Game (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Miss Daawe 7-4 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, outpaced by leading pair over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Mango Music (10-0) at Haydock 6f (5) gd.
Restless Genius (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Behind, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Sir Nod (8-11) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Sea Rover (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 12th of 14, 20l behind White Deer (10-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Medici Time 17-2 (9-10) Dwelt and towards rear stand's side, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Twosheetstothewind (9-8) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
