tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden halfway, never near leaders
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
soon outpaced, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
CAPE VALE bids to follow up on his recent Ffos Las success and is taken to do so with Sudden Impact and Tyfos posing as the main dangers. David Nicholls has his team of horses in great order at present and was rewarded with a double when he raided the Welsh venue of Ffos Las at their opening flat meeting. Cape Vale was one of those winners for which he accrues a six pound penalty. Connections seem certain that he is still well treated and he is recommended again before the handicapper has the chance to reassess his rating. Top weight Sudden Impact is six pounds higher than when winning at Haydock. He has a definite preference for cut in the ground with all three of his wins obtaining on soft ground. There is plenty of rain about the country this week and his connections will be praying the majority of it land on the surface of Thirsk racecourse. Tyfos is very versatile, winning under a variety of ground conditions and surfaces. His latest win came at Epsom when winning off a mark of 73. He has since run well in defeat off a four pound higher mark and with luck in running he should not be far away once again. Cape Vale comes from a yard in form, still looks on the upgrade and is the percentage call.
Sudden Impact (IRE) 9-4fav (9-10) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) sft beating Legal Eagle (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Cape Vale (IRE) 9-4fav (9-9) Made all, in command entering final furlong, edged right, ran on, won at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Cape Melody (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Errigal Lad 11-2 (9-9) Tracked winner, lost place halfway, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Sundae (9-9) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Pressed leader, led 2f out, soon headed, kept on inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Northern Dare (9-11) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Red Cape (FR) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leader until approaching 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 12, 10l behind Sunrise Safari (9-1) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Inter Vision (USA) 18-1 (9-0) Behind, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 5l behind Striking Spirit (9-11) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
All The Nines (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 24l behind Luscivious (9-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Bahamian Lad 8-1 (9-9) Prominent, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, one pace, no impression when lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Sea Rover (8-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fm.
John Keats 6-1 (9-1) Raced stand side, held up, shaken up 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 9l behind We Have A Dream (9-1) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Tyfos 9-4fav (9-4) Keen, close up, chased winner halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Sundae (9-9) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
