mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 3f out, soon every chance, outpaced 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
led until over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure
in touch, lost place over 3f out
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon outpaced, stayed on closing stages
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, soon lost place
slowly away, behind, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer
Moidore had the misfortune of coming up against the well-handicapped Well Sharp on his most recent visit to York and John Quinn's four-year-old confirmed that positive impression when sixth in the Northumberland Plate. All The Aces won't mind if the rain arrives and having been Listed class in the past, he has that touch of class that others may lack. Crackentorp invariably runs well here but he's never won over the distance so we'll look at GABRIAL'S STAR as an alternative. Marwan Koukash has sent the four-year-old to Ian Williams in an attempt to freshen him up, and having gone off as a favourite for a similar contest on the Knavesmire last September, he tries again off a 6lb lower mark. Dr Irv has been mopping up in lesser grade races and gets to try his hand against better opposition while Flashman returns to two miles having caught the eye over shorter at Newmarket.
Moidore 17-2 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Tominator (9-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Crackentorp 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 18, 6l behind Tominator (9-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
All The Aces (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Pressed winner, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on and every chance until one pace inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Eagle Rock (8-2) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Dazinski 16-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 21l behind De Rigueur (8-13) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Art History (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure over 1f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 7l behind Eagle Rock (8-2) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Rocktherunway (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up behind, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Mr Snoozy (8-6) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Mister Pagan 12-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 7l behind Big Time Billy (8-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Teak (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) Tracked (clear) winner, closed over 3f out, driven and no impression over 1f out, kept on under pressure towards finish, always held, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Aquilonius (9-1) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Flashman 13-2 (9-7) Dwelt tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish, not troubled winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Porcini (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Aleksandar 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Dr Irv (8-8) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Dr Irv 5-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, won at Catterick 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Aleksandar (9-1) by 1l, 6 ran.
Come Here Yew (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 10l behind Big Time Billy (8-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Gabrial's Star 12-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Mr Snoozy (8-6) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
