raced alone stands side, prominent for 4f
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten and eased down inside final furlong
took keen hold and was held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, quickened to lead 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
dwelt, always rear division
led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
It would be madness not to side with Prince Hamlet in this cracking sprint, Glasshoughton is feared most and we¿ll be keeping a close eye on Wyatt Earp. Brian Smart has always believed that his Fantastic Light colt had the potential to make up into a smart three year-old and he showed just why when hacking up over seven furlongs at Musselburgh last month when wearing blinkers for the first time. He tackles this trip for the first time this afternoon which has to be a concern against experienced handicappers but he pulled really hard and showed plenty of speed last time suggesting that it won¿t be a problem; more of an issue is his revised mark but he¿s only had six starts and looks progressive; he should go close. Ingleby Arch is on a winning mark but hasn¿t won on turf for a while, Pacific Pride is undoubtedly well handicapped but only has a modest strike rate, First Order is more effective over the minimum whilst Cornus and Babyshambles look high enough in the weights. Alexander Hurricane ran well last time but course specialist Elkhorn could emerge as a bigger threat despite the fact that he needs to take another step forwards to win from this mark in this company. Wyatt Earp is chucked in on last season¿s form and a revival couldn¿t be ruled out by any means but this year¿s form has left something to be desired and he remains best watched until either showing more or until attracting market support. Glasshoughton has never won over six or from a mark this high but did look to be on the way back over this trip at Pontefract last time and has to be feared on that showing; however, we¿ll take Prince Hamlet to play the leading role on this stage.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 10-1 (9-11) Behind and outpaced, headway on outer over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-0) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Prince Hamlet (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Led early, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, drew clear inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Baron's Court (9-4) by 7l, 5 ran.
Glasshoughton 14-1 (9-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-0) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Pacific Pride 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Everymanforhimself (9-8) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
First Order 22-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Baybshambles (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-0) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Cornus 16-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace inside final furlong, 12th of 17, 6l behind Makshoof (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Elkhorn 7-2 (9-12) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Invincible Lad (8-8) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Alexander Huricane (IRE) 5-2fav (10-0) Squeezed start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Mandurah (9-8) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gd.
Baybshambles (IRE) 11-4fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong to lead post, won at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Rasaman (8-9) by a shd, 9 ran.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Led, ridden entering final furlong, headed, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Grazeon Gold Blend (9-9) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Brut 12-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Baybshambles (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.