in touch, ridden and weakening when not much room well over 1f out
chased leaders over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged right and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
in touch, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
held up behind, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed out, readily
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on, no impression
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
always behind
with leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, no impression final furlong
One of the trickiest races on the card and from a shortlist of Mister Tinktastic, Mo Mhuirnin, Crystallize and SELDOM, it is the last-named who narrowly pips it. A combination of a wide draw and racing around a bend for the first time at Thirsk last time resulted in a poor performance from the selection. Whilst he may be high enough in the weights, the return to a track he likes will suit and with quick ground ideal he may bounce back to form. Alformary and Honimiere are both unexposed and open to plenty of improvement, whilst Crystallize chases the hat-trick and has the services of Ryan Moore aboard as he tries to fend off a 5lb rise in the weights for his Yarmouth success. Dillenda needs to bounce back to form, as do Dean Iarracht and Mister Tinktastic, although the latter tries cheek-pieces today. Elusive Fame has found success elusive since a Wolverhampton debut win, whilst Hel's Angel should find this track more to his liking having run well in defeat at Beverley last time. All in all this looks very tough but it is Seldom who we fancy to bounce back to form.
Elusive Fame (USA) 10-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 6l behind All The Nines (9-11) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Auld Arty (FR) 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 11th of 16, 6l behind Rio Royale (9-1) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm in May.
Honimiere (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Silver Games (9-3) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (4) gf in May.
Allformary 10-1 (8-4) Held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Wovoka (9-9) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Seldom (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Chased leaders to halfway, 9th of 10, 16l behind Secret Society (9-4) at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) fm.
Hel's Angel (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Took keen hold behind leaders, effort when not much room and switched left over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Aldaado (8-13) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Dean Iarracht (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 14, 7l behind Silent Hero (9-6) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Jimwil (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Volito (8-11) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Dark Velvet (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, lost place 4f out, no danger after, 7th of 10, 8l behind Labisa (9-3) at Warwick 7f (5) fm in May.
Mo Mhuirnin (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind La Zamora (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Mister Tinktastic (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Towards rear far side, ridden halfway, no impression, 8th of 14, 4l behind Where's Reiley (8-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Soviet Rhythm 16-1 (8-8) Promient for 5f, 10th of 12, 11l behind Russian George (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Secret City (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always rear division, last of 10, 37l behind Rising Kheleyf (8-12) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Dillenda 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, effort halfway, no impression, 12th of 16, 14l behind Dante Deo (8-12) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Nino Zachetti (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Close up on outside, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 17l behind Tale Of Silver (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Crystallize 6-1 (9-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, pressed leader from over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead towards finish (hand timed), won at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May beating Itainteasybeingme (8-11) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
