prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, one pace
fly leapt leaving stalls, prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon edged right, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never going pace to get on terms
awkward start, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out
in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, went 4th towards finish
held up in rear, headway 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and beaten over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, losing pace when not much room over 1f out
not much room soon after start, always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always handily placed, shaken up over 1f out, ridden and close up inside final furlong, held towards finish, kept on
withdrawn
A fascinating spectacle as jump jockeys blitz the 5f down the Knavesmire. However, it's hardly a race for major stakes and BASHIBA is not a confident selection considering the unusual nature of the race. He's come nicely to the boil though and looked to score with something in hand at Nottingham this month. He should remain competitive off a new mark of 80. Paddy Power is worth a saver as he appeals as probably the best horse in the race but the concern is that he's better suited by 6f rather than this minimum trip, primarily because he requires hold-up tactics and right gaps need to fall at the right time. He'll give Daryl Jacob an interesting tactical challenge. Harome, Fumbo Jumbo, Midnight Malibu and Our Lord are all noted on the back of winning or competitive recent efforts.
Merhoob (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, never a threat, 14th of 16, 9l behind Caspian Prince (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Reputation (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, led over 5f out, edged right and ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Summerghand (9-2) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Midnight Malibu (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, all out, won at Haydock 5f hcp fll (4) gf in Jun beating Mythical Spirit (8-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Harome (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Went right start, chased leaders, hung left from 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Acclaim The Nation (9-1) by 3l, 9 ran.
Our Lord 6-1 (10-0) Made most, ridden over 1f out, edged left briefly inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 110 yards, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Open Wide (10-1) at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Compas Scoobie 25-1 (8-8) Awkwardly away, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, never involved, 8th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Tropics (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Excessable 33-1 (8-5) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders, 10th of 16, 6 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Fendale 12-1 (8-4) Towards rear, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 9th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Bashiba (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Tallinski (9-6) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Manshood (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Pressed leader, every chance 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out,, 11th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Aces (8-7) at Epsom 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Bogart 16-1 (9-6) Led narrowly, driven and headed 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, no impression when edged right inside final furlong, soon weakened, 13th of 18, 11 3/4l behind Paddy Power (9-11) at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
B Fifty Two (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Mujassam (10-1) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Fumbo Jumbo (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) Led, ridden inside final furlong, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Dr Doro (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Tylery Wonder (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 8, 15 1/4l behind Bashiba (9-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Paddy Power (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway towards stands side rail over 1f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, edged left towards finish, just held on, won at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Presidential (9-9) by nk, 18 ran.
