chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f
in touch, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, kept on and no impression final 2f
mid-division, ridden and good headway over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f
held up in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on well final 2f
led, ridden over 2f out, soon under pressure, headed inside last, no extra
tracked leader and keen, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside last
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, hard ridden to lead inside last, kept on and headed close home
in touch, ridden well over 3f out, weakened over 2f
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f
always behind, tailed off final 2f
towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous
slow into stride, held up, ridden 3f out, headway on 1f out, kept on to lead close home
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, effort over 3f out, soon lost place
Mick Easterby has farmed races of this nature here over the years and Sporting Gesture can do his bit for the statistics with by recording a third course win of the season. However, he will need to be on his mettle over this trip and a saver option should also be considered with the in-form Loves Traveling, who is chasing the hat-tick today. Barman and Ellway heights have also stood a fair bit of racing this term and cannot be ruled out of at least running into a place if the get the breaks in running. However, Sporting Gesture thrives on his appearances in front of the York crowd and the unique atmosphere of the Knavesmire transforms this tricky individual. Paddy Aspell is a more than capable jockey for the ride and it will be surprising if the partnership are not amongst the main contenders at the finish. Market moves for Parknasilla King Revo should also be noted in what has all the hallmarks of a strong betting heat to bring day one to a close at York.