led near side, driven just after 2f out, outpaced final furlong, 3rd of 10 in group
held up near side, pushed along 2f out, reminders entering final furlong, stayed on well final 150 yards for 3rd, 2nd of 10 in group
mid-division near side, driven 2f out, reminders entering final furlong, eased last 100 yards, 7th of 10 in group
mid-division near side, pushed along and reminders 2f out, switched centre entering final furlong, no impact, 6th of 10 in group
held up near side, niggled along 2f out, late headway final furlong but never dangerous, 4th of 10 in group
tracked leader near side, brief headway 2f out, outpaced final furlong, 5th of 10 in group
just worse than mid-division far side, not clear run 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9 in group
tracked leaders far side, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 9 in group
tracked leader on the near side rail, ridden 2f out, stayed on well towards finish, 1st of 10 in group
prominent near side, pushed along 2f out, no response final furlong, eased, 10th of 10 in group
prominent far side, ridden along 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 9 in group
prominent far side, pushed along on the rail 2f out, no impression when headed final furlong, 4th of 9 in group
took a keen hold, held up near side, ridden just over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10 in group
prominent far side, headway 2f out, stayed on to lead that side group 1f out, outpaced final 50 yards, 2nd of 9 in group
held up far side, not clear run 2f out, headway when switched wide final furlong, got up for 2nd late, 1st of 9 in group
tracked leaders near side, driven and lost place over 2f out, soon behind, eased over 1f out, 9th of 10 in group
held up far side, switched left entering final 2f, stayed on at one pace down the centre last 1f, 5th of 9 in group
mid-division far side, briefly challenged that group for lead 2f out, lost place entering final furlong, weakened, 8th of 9 in group
NonRunner
Gunmetal won this in 2018 but finished third behind Staxton back here recently. The latter, Citron Major and George Bowen were all beaten in last year’s renewal by Dakota Gold, who has won Listed sprints subsequently but is 8lb higher this time. MOTAGALLY has been raised the same amount for winning at Bath last month but Charlie Hills’ charge beat a subsequent winner with plenty in hand on that occasion and there looks more to come. Kimifive has a shout on a second in the Stewards’ Cup when ahead of Brian The Snail while Watchable was beaten only a nose by Staxton over track and trip before winning over 5f at Thirsk. Hyperfocus finished second in last year’s consolation race for this and Golden Apollo could go well after placing at York.
Dakota Gold 12-1 (9-7) Quickly away, went to near side and led, clear halfway until over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened, 9th of 12, 8l behind Tabdeed (9-7) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Raced stands side, held up in rear, headway and edged right 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 20th of 27, 6 1/4l behind Summerghand (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Motagally 9-4fav (9-11) Tracked leaders going well, smooth headway on outside 2f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, soon clear, won at Bath 6f hcp (3) fm in Jul beating Chil Chil (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Kimifive (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, raced far side, in rear, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, headed close home, 2nd of 27, hd behind Summerghand (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Golden Apollo 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear when groups merged over 2f out, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Muscika (9-0) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Brian The Snail (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Raced stands side, chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on well inside final 100 yards, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 27, 1 1/4l behind Summerghand (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Typhoon Ten (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Missed break and raced freely in mid-division, made good headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well final furlong, won at Windsor 6f hcp (3) gf in Aug beating Second Collection (8-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Deputise 6-1 (9-7) Missed break, in rear, no impression until ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Fizzy Feet (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (3) pol in Mar.
Hyperfocus (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Raced alone towards far side, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Muscika (9-0) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Staxton 5-1jfav (9-1) Chased leaders on near side rail, switched right inside final 2f, ridden to lead main group and clear in group inside final furlong, just won in head bob, won at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Watchable (9-9) by ns, 11 ran.
Citron Major 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division on near side rail, never on terms with leaders, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Staxton (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Gunmetal (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Chased leader in main group, ridden over 1f out, every chance in group until winner went on inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Staxton (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
I Am A Dreamer 100-1 (8-3) Stumbled badly start, raced centre, mid-division, driven over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, 21st of 27, 7 1/2l behind Summerghand (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
George Bowen (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Raced stands side, towards rear, headway 3f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 12th of 27, 3 1/2l behind Summerghand (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Abel Handy (IRE) 6-5fav (10-0) Disputed lead early, chased leaders, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of front pair final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Canford Bay (9-8) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Royal Residence 80-1 (9-4) Off the pace in last trio, never on terms, 7th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Staxton (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Abate 4-1 (9-2) Slight stumble start, midfield, ridden towards rear over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Another Batt (9-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Highly Sprung (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out or over 1f out, kept on wide of field inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Treacherous (9-8) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Thegreatestshowman 2-1fav (10-1) Held up in touch, headway between horses and plenty to do over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 7, 1/4l behind Texting (10-1) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Watchable 3-1fav (9-9) Led chasing group towards nearside, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, just held on close home, won at Thirsk 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug beating Indian Sounds (8-10) by ns, 8 ran.
