chased leaders, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, never going pace of winner
slowly into stride, off the pace towards rear, some late minor headway, never threatened
chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after
chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, weakened inside final 150 yards
chased leaders near side of group, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up off the pace towards rear, headway near side of group over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, won going away
wore hood to post, held up and behind, never on terms
held up off the pace towards rear, headway far side of group over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on but not pace of winner, lost two places final strides
led, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed 100 yards out, not pace of winner and lost 2nd final strides
chased leaders, hung left under and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
mid-division near side of group, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up off the pace and always towards rear
slowly into stride, reminders and struggling halfway, always behind, tailed off
A typical York sprint handicap with Good Earth heading the weights after putting together a cracking run of form, culminating in a tidy success here last time in a similar contest. It's all a question of if he can maintain his impetus but he does now run off a mark in the 80s for the first time at the age of five. Muscika and Dream Together came home one-two at Haydock last week but the latter is weighted to turn the tables here. Our Little Pony recorded a recent course and distance success but a 9lb rise for her last two runs could make life difficult in such an open contest. LATE ARRIVAL (NAP) has been subjected to similar treatment by the handicapper but the style of his last two wins under Joanna Mason was impressive and it wouldn't surprise to see him go close to completing the hat-trick.
Good Earth (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and led over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, won at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Jordan Electrics (9-4) by 3/4l, 20 ran.
As If By Chance 16-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, plugged on one pace final furlong, 8th of 20, 4l behind Good Earth (9-5) at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Surprise Picture (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Good Earth (9-5) at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Muscika 5-1 (10-1) Made all, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on(hand time), won at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Dream Together (9-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Admirality 18-1 (9-5) Close up, led over 2f out, ridden for effort 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 20, 2 3/4l behind Good Earth (9-5) at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Late Arrival (IRE) 7-4fav (9-6) Close up, chased leading pair over 1f out, headway on inner when not much room entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, readily, won at Chester 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Street Life (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Nearly A Gonna 6-1 (10-3) Awkwardly away, in touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Yanifer (10-0) at Chester 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
International Girl (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Midfield, lost place and ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 4l behind Good Earth (9-5) at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Captain Vallo (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 3 3/4l behind True Warfare (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Our Little Pony 28-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear, switched left and good headway over 2f out, ridden and led 1f out, ran on well, always doing enough, won at York 6f hcp gd in Jun beating Ghathanfar (9-7) by 3/4l, 21 ran.
Bossipop 14-1 (9-9) Raced wide, pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 7 1/4l behind Late Arrival (9-6) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Dream Together (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Muscika (10-1) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Rhythm (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Silky Wilkie (9-9) at Hamilton 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Lezardrieux 6-1 (10-0) Chased leader until 3f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Sound Of Iona (9-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Merry Secret (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Dwelt in rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Late Arrival (9-6) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
