started slowly, soon recovered into mid-division on inside, pushed along halfway, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders, led and edged left 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, lost 2nd and no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
off the pace in rear, pushed along halfway, good headway out wide over 1f out, tenderly handled and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders and raced wide, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 2f out, no chance after
raced keenly, chased leaders, led entering final furlong, ran on well
held up off the pace in last pair, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, not clearest of runs inside final 2f, went 2nd and ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
raced keenly, chased leaders early, lost place and towards rear 4f out, beaten when hampered inside final 2f
chased leader until 2f out, chased leaders, hung left and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders on inside, pushed along and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
off the pace towards rear, headway when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
IMPULSIVE REACTION followed up the promise of a Thirsk debut in late May with a neat success in a Musselburgh maiden and is clearly going the right way. He stays the trip, handles forecast ground and is taken to back up that Scottish victory despite needing to improve again. Craven should go well in receipt of 4lb from the selection as he's proved good enough to finish runner-up on both starts whilst suggesting he still has some learning to do and the additional furlong should suit. Newcomers to note include Roger Varian's Cobalt Blue, a son of Sioux Nation who has made such a good start at stud, and Sudden Ambush, a Cracksman colt debuting for Andrew Balding. It's also no secret that Kevin Ryan introduces many of his better juveniles at this track, which also brings Cynical into the equation.
Cobalt Blue (IRE) Sioux Nation colt out of Impressionist Art.
Impulsive Reaction (IRE) 15-8 (9-7) Close up, joined leader when shaken up over 2f out, ridden and made sustained challenge from over 1f out, kept on well to lead inside final 150yds, won at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun beating Kind Spirit (9-7) by 1l, 4 ran.
Megatron 9-1 (9-4) Reared slightly start, always towards rear, last of 11, 22 3/4l behind Revision (9-4) at Newcastle 6f stks (4) pol in Jun.
Cynical (FR) Night Of Thunder colt out of Rosa Eglanteria.
Sudden Ambush Cracksman colt out of Al Mahmeyah.
Craven Evensfav (9-7) Midfield, outpaced and pushed along 4f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Rock Of England (9-7) at Thirsk 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.
Mister Sox 40-1 (9-7) Edged left leaving stalls, outpaced in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 15, 10 1/4l behind Rock Of England (9-7) at Thirsk 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.
Shaquille Charm Spirit colt out of Magic.
Spirit Of Applause Charm Spirit gelding out of Accolade.
Star Of Midnight (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 9th of 15, 7l behind Prince Of Pillo (9-7) at Ayr 6f stks (5) gd in Jul.
The Muffin Man (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden 2f out, switched left over 1f out and stayed on, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Coco Jack (9-9) at Beverley 7f stks (5) gd in Jul.
Cori Glory (IRE) Cotai Glory filly out of Sakaka.
Anjo Bonita Harry Angel filly out of Cape Mystery.
