chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely
slowly into stride and behind, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
always rear division
towards rear, never dangerous
always towards rear
prominent, driven over 1f out, one paced until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
reared at start, always rear division
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway but never reached challenging position
mid-division, effort when not much room 2f out, stayed on towards finish
never better than mid-division
Everymanforhimself is likely to start a short priced favourite for a race of this nature but Kevin Ryan's charge has shaped like a winner waiting to happen and today can be his day in the sun. The selection just found the speedy Masta Plasta too good for him over the course recently, that rival has since run well in the 'dash' at Epsom on Derby Day. Stall one, which means he is away from many of his better fancied rivals is the worry but Neil Callan should be capable of adopting tactics to overcome that hindrance. Tabaret is 3lb better off with Everymanforhimself for a 1 1/2l beating and stall 19 means his rider has the benefit of the stand side rail. Stolt is a recent course and distance winner, making all in the process, which means the selection has a lead if Kelly Harrison opts to stay on the far side. Total Impact won on his return to the turf last time after dropping to a very attractive mark. His challenge is likely to be delayed as late as possible and he could well emerge the biggest threat to the selection who is Everymanforhimself.
Bond City (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Behind, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 19, 3l behind Holbeck Ghyll (8-7) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Chased winner centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Masta Plasta (8-11) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Efistorm 20-1 (8-9) Held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 22, 4 1/2l behind Tamagin (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Sohraab 20-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden over 2f out, headway final furlong, not trouble leaders, 8th of 26, 3 1/2l behind Damika (9-0) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Oct.
Continent 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride and always rear division, 10th of 11, 12l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sept.
Tabaret 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders centre, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Masta Plasta (8-11) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Stolt (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 2f out, edged left approaching final furlong, driven and kept on gamely, won at York 5f hcap (4) gd in May beating Crimson Fern (8-7) by a nk, 15 ran.
Divine Spirit 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong to lead post, won at Ayr 5f hcap (4) sft in Sept beating Swift Princess (8-8) by a shd, 14 ran.
Jack Rackham 28-1 (9-0) Towards rear, soon driven along, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 8l behind Matsunosuke (8-11) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Oct.
Tony The Tap 33-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, struggling final 2f, 11th of 12, 14l behind Baby Strange (8-6) at Newbury 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Fantasy Explorer 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders centre, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 18, 4l behind Masta Plasta (8-11) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Princess Ellis (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
King Of Swords (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 8l behind Inter Vision (9-10) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (4) gf in May.
Total Impact 5-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Doncaster 5f hcap (5) gd in May beating Comptonspirit (8-7) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Bahamian Ballet 6-1 (8-12) Chased leader stands' side, ridden 2f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Mondovi (9-0) at Haydock 5f hcap (3) gf in May.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Held up, not handle bend into straight 2f out, headway to chase winner 1f out, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Almaty Express (9-0) at Great Leighs 5f hcap (4) pol in May.
Style Award 66-1 (8-7) Outpaced and towards rear, soon chased along, headway 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Doncaster 6f 3yo stk 0-95 (2) gd in May.
The Nifty Fox 4-1fav (9-8) Chased leaders, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Princess Ellis (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Deserted Dane (USA) 9-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Stolt (9-2) at York 5f hcap (4) gd in May.
