prominent, ridden along 3f out, driven and one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden along and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner
steadied at start and held up towards rear, headway 2f out, not much room and switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
always in rear
prominent, edged left over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, led 3f out, headed over 1f out and weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden along and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held on
never better than mid-division
always in rear
Nonrunner
A number of old rivals are brought back together for this afternoon's finale at Beverley and ACE OF SPIES is our fancy to fend off Rossini's Dancer, Royal Applord and Just Sam. It would also be noteworthy to see if the market speaks in favour of Carpe Diem, who is an unexposed individual that starts this season on a fair mark and may have plenty more to offer. Just Sam was second to Royal Applord in a claimer here last season and has been mainly consistent since then. His last two starts have been most encouraging and he may be able to pay his way at a modest level before long. Royal Applord, on the other hand, can be hard to predict and would never be one to recommend for a maximum stakes play. Still, he does know how to force his head in front and could make the frame if he stays out of trouble. Rossini's Dancer was just over two lengths adrift of the selection when they met here a fortnight ago. And has a bit to find on a literal reading of that form. Still he is a course and distance winner and is capable of exploiting any weakness shown by the rest. Nevertheless, Ace Of Spies arrives here in the form of his life and, as he is open to improvement at the trip, the mount of Silvestre De Sousa is taken as the one to be on again today.
Rossini's Dancer 7-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 16, 3l behind Lytton (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Shadowtime 10-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 13l behind Blue Charm (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
General Feeling (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 9l behind Flying Applause (9-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Royal Applord 33-1 (8-8) Held up, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Blue Charm (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
High Profit (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Blue Charm (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Thompsons Walls (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Close up, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Chocolicious (8-6) at Redcar 6f All clm stks (6) gf in Apr.
Just Sam (IRE) 15-2 (8-4) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Straight Face (8-7) at Newcastle 7f app clm stks (6) gs.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Steady at start, held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 13, nk behind Silly Gilly (8-6) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gf.
Cullybackey (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Always behind, eased over 1f out, last of 11, 27l behind Hamalka (8-12) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo fll stks (4) gf in Sep.
Heart of Dubai (USA) 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 7l behind Southern Mistral (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gf in Apr.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 17, 10l behind Jebel Tara (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Carpe Diem 7-2fav (8-5) Held up, headway when carried right over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Outside Edge (8-13) at Brighton 1m hcap (5) gf in Sep.
Sarwin (USA) 6-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, always prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and edged left final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr beating Steig (9-1) by hd, 12 ran.
Umverti 18-1 (8-5) Behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Shekan Star (8-4) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Emperor's Well 66-1 (8-5) Mid-division, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 20l behind Blue Charm (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Shosolosa (IRE) 28-1 (8-1) Behind, driven and kept on final 2f, never nearer, 9th of 18, 6l behind Efidium (8-7) at Redcar 1m hcap (5) gd in Jul.
Shaylee 14-1 (8-12) Held up, oupaced 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 7l behind Jafra (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f app clm stks (6) gs in Oct.
