tracked leader, keen early, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, keen hold, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
never dangerous
held up, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
prominent, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, struggling halfway, soon detached, tailed off
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, lost place 3f out
led, driven and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
always behind
This wide open handicap can go the way of Yaroslav, with Farleigh House and Lazy Darren also capable of making the frame. The selection is making his handicap debut today but he could be well treated on the evidence of what we have seen so far. He beat Shevchenko last time and as that was only his second run there should be plenty more to come. Farleigh House showed some fair form in maidens last season and he showed up well on his handicap debut here last time. He is sure to strip fitter for that seasonal return and if he improves again then he should be thereabouts at the finish. Lazy Darren won well last time at Chepstow when beating Lap Of Honour, but he only just got into gear in time that day and the reality is that he is better over a longer trip. Docofthebay is in cracking form at present and he showed improved form to beat Captain Jacksparra at Thirsk last Saturday. He could go well at a price today, but for the winner we are happy to stick with Yaroslav.
Tredegar 11-4fav (8-8) Held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f, last of 11, 7l behind Shmookh (8-4) at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Farleigh House (USA) 8-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, driven and headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Aqmaar (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Yaroslav (USA) 10-11fav (8-12) Tracked leader, hard ridden and closed to lead final 150 yards, readily, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol beating Shevchenko (8-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Bid For Glory 20-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, not clear run over 2f out and again over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Sweet Lilly (8-11) at Pontefract 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Oct.
Premio Loco (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Made most, ridden clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Apr beating Muhannak (9-3) by 5l, 12 ran.
New World Order (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on one pace to go 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 6, 6l behind dhtrs Storybook (8-8) & Boscobel (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Artimino 7-4fav (9-2) Held up behind leaders, smooth progress over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Voodoo Moon (9-0) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Lazy Darren 11-4fav (9-2) Steadied start, held up, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon hung left driven out, won at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Lap of Honour (8-6) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Docofthebay (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up, good headway on outer over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Captain Jacksparra (9-0) by a nk, 15 ran.
Sharpazmax (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead near finish, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating Baylini (9-4) by a nk, 8 ran.
Snaafy (USA) 7-4 (9-0) Dwelt, soon chased leader, joined leader from over 1f out, ridden, stayed on to lead close home, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr beating Wolf River (9-0) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Autograph Hunter 6-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 14, 24l behind Kay Gee Be (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Rudry Dragon (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, in command when hung left final furlong, won at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr beating Docofthebay (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Okikoki 10-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Lord Theo (9-2) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Book of Facts (FR) 11-4 (9-2) Soon tracked leader, ridden and hung right bend 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Solid Rock (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) pol in Nov.
Highland Harvest 28-1 (8-9) Led at decent pace, quickened 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, kept on well for 2nd, 2nd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Phoenix Tower (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo stk (3) gd.
Hostage 9-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, weakened at 2f out, not much room final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Happy Go Lily (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gf.
Kilburn 14-1 (8-12) Chased clear leading pair to over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 11, 15l behind Desert Dew (9-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Apr.
