mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, one pace
slowly into stride, behind, soon outpaced
held up, headway on inner when not much room briefly over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, effort over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, some headway final furlong, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
Henry Hall has run well over course and distance before and can win today at the main expense of Polish Emperor, John Keats and Majestical. Now aged eleven, Henry Hall showed that he retains plenty of zest for racing when third at Catterick on Friday. The winner was long gone by then but he should be suited by the stiffer finish here at Pontefract. In his peak he would have blitzed these but he still retains ability and can run another good race at decent odds. Majestical won well at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but is yet to win in 22 starts on turf so can be opposed again. John Keats drops in trip which doesn't looks ideal as he can be sleeping in the stalls, however if it is going to work anywhere it will work here. Polish Emperor also drops in trip which will need to work the oracle as he has been out of form on his last two outings. Paddywack is a course and distance winner so warrants respect from this lowly mark on ground that suits. Divine Spirit and Viewforth are two more to consider, however old-timer Henry Hall gets the tentative vote to land his 11th victory.
Henry Hall (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) In touch, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Our Little Secret (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcap (5) gf.
Paddywack (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 15, 4l behind Desert Opal (9-1) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Polish Emperor (USA) 33-1 (8-6) Always rear division, last of 9, 24l behind Sir Orpen (8-10) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Hotham 6-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Katie Boo (9-3) at Hamilton 5f hcap (6) gf.
John Keats 33-1 (8-5) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Roman Quintet (8-8) at Haydock 6f hcap (5) gf.
Divine Spirit 10-3fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 3l behind Katie Boo (9-3) at Hamilton 5f hcap (6) gf.
Taboor (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Reared badly start and always behind, last of 18, 12l behind Matterofact (8-8) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Jun Fan (USA) 4-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 13, 6l behind Brut (8-12) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Chairman Bobby 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 13l behind Winthorpe (9-5) at Catterick 6f hcap (6) gf.
Majestical (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Behind, pushed along 3f out, good headway final furlong, soon hung left, ran on to lead near finish, won at W'hampton 5f hcap (6) pol in May beating Spirit of Coniston (8-9) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Viewforth 18-1 (9-5) Led over 4f out, soon clear, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Charlie Delta (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f clm (6) gd in May.
City For Conquest (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 12, 6l behind Sir Loin (8-8) at W'hampton 5f hcap (6) pol.
Whithorn 66-1 (9-4) Keen, with leader, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 23l behind Convince (9-2) at Leicester 7f sll (6) gf in May.
Navigation (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18, 14l behind Coalite (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-50 (6) gd in May.
Newcastles Owen (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leader to over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 10l behind Crafty Fox (9-0) at Southwell 6f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs in May.
Princess Cleo 7-1 (8-10) Soon led and keen, ridden well over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Dorn Dancer (8-4) at Ayr 6f fll hcp (5) gs in May.
