mid-division, no headway over 2f out and weakened from 2f out
prominent, ridden 3f out, lost place and weakened over 2f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
led until headed over 3f out, gradually weakened
held up, headway to chase leaders 2f out, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not troubled winner
prominent on outside, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on until lost 2nd well inside final furlong
tracked leader to over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on strongly
held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong nearest finish
held up behind mid-division, ridden and outpaced final 2f
always towards rear, ridden over 2f out never dangerous
A number of these are open to improvement as they step up in trip but Askar Tau has already proven her stamina and gets the nod ahead of Cape Colony and Rock Peak. The handicapper took a dim view of the selection's success as she races here from an 11lb higher mark but the ease of her win warranted such a rise and she looks progressive. The fourth has won since to add some substance to the form and she may have a bit more in the locker. Cape Colony has performed admirably this year and may progress for this longer trip but he will need to if he's to confirm Pontefract form with My Mate Max who is 4lbs better off for a neck and also tackling this trip for the first time. Riverscape is another that meets Cape Colony on better terms than earlier in the season and should benefit from stepping up in trip whilst Rock Peak had Dubai Petal and Benhego behind last time. Cheekpieces and a longer trip may help to bring about the best in Hughie Morrison's runner and he's yet another to bear in mind. Support for Dixie Dean on his handicap bow would be of obvious interest but we'll take our chance with the progressive Askar Tau.
Tyrrells Wood (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden, lost place over 3f out, hung right, ridden, kept on to lead approaching 1f out, ran on, won at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gf beating Tantris (8-10) by 2l, 7 ran.
Cape Colony 3-1fav (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, headway and every chance over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Mizooka (8-13) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
It's A Date 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, chased winner 2f out, soon driven, not pace of leaders inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Howdigo (8-13) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Blue Citadel (USA) 8-1 (9-7) With leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind General Ting (8-9) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Riverscape (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, led inside final 3f to over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Cool Judgement (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Rock Peak (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Chased leaders, went 3rd over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never quite able to challenge, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dancing Dik (8-6) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Askar Tau (FR) 5-4fav (8-4) In touch, went 2nd 8f out, led over 3f out, soon clear, eased towards finish, won at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Spiritonthemount (9-7) by 4l, 15 ran.
Silk Hall (UAE) 18-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Victoria Montoya (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Benhego 6-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, headway to lead well over 1f out, ran on well, won at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Ultimate Quest (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Dixie Dean (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Always in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 12l behind Zuwaar (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) frm.
My Mate Max 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 16, nk behind Cape Colony (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Dubai Petal (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind General Ting (8-9) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
