tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden when weakening final furlong
held up, effort over 2f out, soon weakened and eased final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, driven along when hampered and not much room over 2f out, not recovered and eased final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
Tahrir is given a chance to redeem herself this afternoon with Malcheek and Yo Pedro. Although favourite backers will have been disappointed with Tahrir's most recent start, it did confirm that seven furlongs is most definitely her trip and today's opposition does not look as strong as that faced at Newmarket. Malcheek won off a mark of 75 at Thirsk. A six pound rise for that win appears a little harsh given the proximity of the second and the slow time recorded. That said, his two wins thus far were certainly not flukes. Yo Pedro looks a more plausible danger. He probably did not get home over a mile at Newmarket, having had the field on the stretch from some way out. There should be few excuses on fast ground over seven furlongs at York. Rain Stops Play is another possible front runner. Plenty exposed, forcing tactics appear to suit best if the formbook is to be believed. Regal Dream has been running well but his best seems to be reserved for the more unorthodoxly configured tracks of Epsom and Brighton. Vanadium looks best of the remainder. Tahrir should give a fair account of herself and looks the pick this afternoon.
Tahrir (IRE) 11-2fav (9-4) Raced stand side, hung left and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Clinet (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp (2) gd.
Throw The Dice 100-1 (8-6) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon behind, 20th of 21, 33l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Yo Pedro (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Raced far side, led and overall leader, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Diamonds And Dust (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Malcheek (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Dante's Diamond (8-7) by 1l, 12 ran.
Rain Stops Play (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Led until headed just over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 14, 15l behind Sky Crusader (8-7) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Vanadium 11-4 (9-0) Held up, ridden 3f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 6l behind Emerald Bay (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (8-8) Chased leaders stand side, ridden, outpaced when edged right over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 9l behind Gloved Hand (9-5) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Regal Dream (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt in rear, switched right approaching 2f out, strong run to lead well inside final furlong, won at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Colonel Bilko (8-6) by a nk, 9 ran.
