held up, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
chased leaders, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
towards rear, pushed along halfway, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, headway to lead 3f out, ridden clear 2f out, driven out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
prominent, led 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, kept on
mid-division, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 4f out, virtually pulled up final 2f
held up, headway over 4f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed 4f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up final 2f
held up, chased leaders over 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
Plenty of options here with 17 runners and luck in running will of course play a major part. The best place to be could be the front away from traffic problems and therefore we will side with Raise The Goblet ahead of Bollin Felix and Sadler's Kingdom. The selection has a visor on for the first time this afternoon however he showed a decent enough attitude last time out despite edging slightly right late on. He showed an aptitude for slower ground on that occasion and may well have won with a clear run. He is Willie Haggas' only runner at the track today and it is doubtful whether he is just coming up for the coal-dust air. A mark of 63 shouldn't be beyond him and he gets the nod. This looks an easier race than Sadler's Kingdom contested last time out at Musselburgh and whilst he doesn't possess a turn of foot, the uphill finish at Pontefract should suit and he looks a threat if handling the different ground. Bollin Felix was held behind Sadler's Kingdom in May but he shouldn't be ruled out of calculations as there may be more improvement to come. Ja Myford ran well above expectations over course and distance eight days ago and a repeat of that run would see him reach the frame at least, whilst White Moss should be monitored for market support on this, his handicap debut. A toughie for punters, however Raise The Goblet is in good form and can get his head back in front.
Raise The Goblet (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, chased clear leader over 3f out, effort and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Pretty Demanding (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Danehill Silver 33-1 (9-1) Led, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Yes One (9-6) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Miss Percy 20-1 (8-12) Always rear division, 15th of 17, 14l behind Snow Dancer (8-11) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Bollin Felix 15-8fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, not much room and hampered over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Sadler's Kingdom (8-13) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Mr Crystal (FR) 13-2 (8-7) Prominent, ridden along 3f out, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Cushat Law (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Sadler's Kingdom (IRE) 8-1 (7-12) With leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Secret Tune (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Malguru 13-2 (9-5) In touch, ridden along 3f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 12l behind Color Man (8-11) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gf in May.
Laughing Game 20-1 (8-9) Held up, pushed along over 6f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, well behind Credit Slip (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Foxxy 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 12, 12l behind Sir Duke (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Whodunit (UAE) 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 15, well behind Strobe (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Ja Myford 80-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Flavius (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Currahee 33-1 (8-9) Slowly away, behind, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 15l behind Dee Cee Elle (8-10) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Remark (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Always behind, 9th of 10, 17l behind Ridgewell (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Admiral Savannah (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Started slowly but soon chasing leaders, pushed along over 5f out, not much room over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 11, 4l behind Mr Crystal (8-7) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Ingleby Hill (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led and soon clear, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 19l behind Sir Duke (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
White Moss (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Took keen hold in touch, led after 3f, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 12l behind Bogside Theatre (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Jun.
Pertemps Networks 12-1 (9-3) Keen, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakening over 1f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Social Rhythm (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug.
