towards rear, soon pushed along, some late headway but never near to challenge
chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
led, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
held up in centre of track, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
raced alone far side, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division centre, effort over 2f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
never better than mid-division
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
always in rear division
towards rear, centre of track, headway over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
steadied at start, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
Don Pele, Continent, Fyodor and Sierra Vista are a handful against the field in this ultra-competitive sprint handicap and the vote is given to Don Pele. The selection won well last time out when beating Bo Mcginty and although he has a penalty for that win, the second has since franked the form and from a good draw he is taken to defy the handicapper. Continent rates the main danger as he was a fair third behind Desert Lord last time, but all his best form is on a softer surface and for that reason he is opposed. Fyodor would have a chance on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time so can not be put forward with any confidence. Sierra Vista hails from a yard in form and looks to be on a handy mark but he has been done no favours by the draw and that will make life tough. Cape Royal ran well last time and if he gets out on terms he will be a danger to all but his track record suggests that is not likely. Of the remainder, Fullandby could go well at a price from the plum draw but for the winner we are happy to return to Don Pele who is taken to continue a fine season for Kevin Ryan.
Fyodor (IRE) 9-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final 2f, last of 13, 8l behind Green Manalishi (8-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Apr.
Sierra Vista 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders centre, ridden to chase winner 1f out, well held when no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Desert Lord (8-8) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gf.
Merlin's Dancer 50-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, not clear run and switched right 2f out, no impression, 17th of 28, 10l behind Baltic King (9-10) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Peace Offering (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, kept on under pressure final furlong but never a danger, 14th of 28, 7l behind Baltic King (9-10) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Cape Royal 10-1 (10-0) Led, pushed along halfway, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Bo McGinty (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Continent 33-1 (8-8) Started slowly, behind near side, ridden 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 20, 2l behind Desert Lord (8-8) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gf.
Titus Alone (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 5l behind Ingleby Arch (8-9) at Hamilton 6f 3yo stk (3) gf in May.
Pieter Brueghel (USA) 17-2 (9-10) Led, ridden, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Desert Commander (9-10) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Green Park (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Raced on outside, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Angus Newz (8-11) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Enchantment 25-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 13th of 16, 6l behind Handsome Cross (7-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Don Pele (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Chased leader far side group, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, kept on, won at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Bo McGinty (8-4) by a hd, 10 ran.
Highland Warrior 9-1 (8-9) Behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Handsome Cross (7-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Fullandby (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Slowly into stride, switched left to race far side group in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon hung right and weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 11l behind Don Pele (8-9) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Matty Tun 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 10th of 21, 9l behind Reverence (8-5) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct.
Grigorovitch (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 2l behind Glencairn Star (9-0) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) gd.
Funfair Wane 7-2fav (9-5) Prominent, effort 2f out, soon beaten and eased final furlong, 10th of 11, 12l behind Bo McGinty (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
