Racecards
15:25 York
William Hill Trophy (Heritage Handicap) (Class B) (Class B)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 6f 3y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 11-606
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 410-501
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish
High Voltage
21- Form 2020-13
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey Darren Williams
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
Glaramara
37- Form 13-0203
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A Bailey
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
behind, hung left and raced far side from halfway, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
Fast Heart
21- Form 003-004
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Tony Culhane
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 11232-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 6115-20
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 41410-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey Kerrin McEvoy
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Fun To Ride
38- Form 22-12
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Local Poet
21- Form 24-1505
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 410-431
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
mid-division, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on well inside final furlong
- Form 501-211
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey R Winston
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 4-521
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey S J Drowne
slightly hampered start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
Doohulla (USA)
225- Form 3513-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey Richard Hughes
behind, ridden halfway, stayed on well approaching final furlong, not reach leaders
Wanchai Lad
38- Form 1160-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey K Darley
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 1-64
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well under pressure
- Form 2221-04
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey P Mulrennan
went left start, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 500-251
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey P Hanagan
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
A maximum field for this feature race on the Knavesmire can be led home by the lightly raced Fun to Ride, who edges the narrowest of votes over Tratonic, Mis Chicaf and High Voltage, who are all improving and capable of making their presence felt. The same has to be said of Glaramara, who drops to what may be his ideal trip on a course that has brought the best out of him in the past. The booking of Kieren Fallon will ensure that he has his share of supporters and a bold bid cannot be ruled out from him. Bonne De Fleur - winner of a Listed race at Ripon in April - is another that should not be underestimated as she already has some very useful form to her name and has fared quite well in landing a draw towards the centre of the track. However, Brian Smart's charge will struggle to confirm last season's form with the progressive Mis Chicaf on these terms and, as the handicapper has taken no chances with either of these horses, they look to hold place claims at best this afternoon. In contrast, Fun To Ride has dropped significant hints that there is much more to come from her and, considering that her trainer thinks this ground will see her in a better light, the daughter of Desert Prince could prove to be a class apart today. A word also has to be passed on about Alderney Race as he gets in here off a very nice weight despite winning his maiden by five lengths at Leicester in May. Nevertheless, he has to improve if he is going to get past the selection and, like many in the field, he may find Fun To Ride already has his measure.