towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, driven, kept on final furlong, headed post
prominent, soon chased along, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead post
always rear division
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression
hampered at start, towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
mid-division, effort halfway, never reached challenging position
chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
jumped left at start, towards rear, never dangerous
hampered at start, soon mid-division, effort when hung left halfway, never on terms
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, effort when outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Everymanforhimself has run consistently well in all three starts this term, latterly when a close fourth behind Sohraab at York, and a reproduction of those efforts may well suffice for Kevin Ryan's colt who gets the verdict over Lord of The Reins and Thunder Bay. The last mentioned ran well at the back end of last season and Richard Fahey's gelding has to be respected on his reappearance from a good draw. Namir has been running well but has paid the penalty at the hands of the handicapper and he may struggle to follow up his Ripon success of his latest start. Fyodor represents the in-form Willie Haggas stable but has been done few favours with the draw, while Captain Dunne similarly faces no easy task from stall three. Lord of The Reins is much better berthed in stall 17 and has to be respected on his current form at present but marginal preference is for Everymanforhimself, who is taken to gain a deserved success.
Fyodor (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up far side, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 18, 6l behind Masta Plasta (8-11) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 14th of 19, 7l behind Holbeck Ghyll (8-7) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Strike Up The Band 18-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Holbeck Ghyll (8-7) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-13) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 19, 2l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
The Tatling (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Behind stand's side, never on terms, 13th of 17, 7l behind Sunrise Safari (8-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Jack Rackham 22-1 (9-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 17th of 19, 10l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Johannes (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 7l behind Barney McGrew (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcap (3) gf in May.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 19, 1 1/2l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Pacific Pride 20-1 (8-11) Steadied start, mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 24l behind Compton's Eleven (8-8) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Thunder Bay 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 8l behind Captain Gerrard (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
King Of Swords (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 19, 6l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 7l behind Divine Spirit (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (4) gs in Sept.
Steelcut 33-1 (7-7) In touch to halfway, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 19, 6l behind Holbeck Ghyll (8-7) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Namir (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leader, challenged over 1f out, stayed on to lead post, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Mr Wolf (9-1) by a shd, 13 ran.
Efistorm 33-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 10th of 19, 5l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Luscivious 5-2fav (9-10) Started slowly, soon chased along to go prominent, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Garlogs (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcap (4) fbs in May.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out till well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Befortyfour (9-7) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
