made all, ridden 2f out, held on well
tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon edged right, one pace
took keen hold towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Josephine Malines comes out best when race conditions are taken into account but is probably flattered by her rating of 70 as she showed very little on her seasonal debut for new connections in what was a weak maiden. As a result she is opposable and Inside Story is given the vote. Should the market speak in Inside Story's favour it would be of real interest but indications are that a win for Mick Easterby's charge might not be too far away. He caught the eye when staying on well from an unpromising position in a competitive Thirsk handicap two weeks ago. The fourth in that event Just Bond ran a big race at York on Friday. Little Jimbob has had three outings to date this year and more than likely was in need of the first two given his advancing years. His third at Beverley was a much improved effort and a high draw means that Paul Hanagan can execute Little Jimbob's usual front running tactics. Rowan Lodge is another to consider but this appears a stronger contest to the seller he finished third in last time. Inside Story is given the vote to land the opener.
Little Jimbob 15-2 (8-7) In touch and led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, once pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Just Lille (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcap (4) gf in May.
Inside Story (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 12, 14l behind Hula Ballew (9-5) at Thirsk 1m hcap (5) gs.
Contemplation 4-1jt-fav (9-3) Held up, effort and headway when hampered over 1f out, soon ridden, no impression when not much room inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Pianoforte (9-3) at Hamilton 1m sll (6) gf.
Black Falcon (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Novestar (8-5) at Southwell 1m 4f clm (5) fbs.
Awaken 16-1 (8-7) Held up, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 7l behind Dechiper (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in May.
Fadansil 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 10th of 14, 17l behind Elopement (9-13) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gs in Sept.
Roman History (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Led early, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Daniel Thomas (9-2) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Keen, held up in touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Boundless Prospect (8-9) at Leicester 1m 2f clm (5) gd.
Josephine Malines 11-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 16l behind Crystal Capella (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Lauro 8-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 11l behind Karmest (8-7) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gs in Apr.
McHepple 14-1 (8-0) Soon outpaced, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 19l behind Our Sunnie (8-5) at Redcar 6f app clm (6) sft in May.
Seyaadi 22-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Trouble Mountain (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Lewis Lloyd (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) Dwelt, always rear, 13th of 14, 24l behind Gee Ceffyl Bach (8-2) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 22-1 (7-11) Towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 15, 8l behind Riley Boys (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Starlight Girl 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 20l behind Art Currency (9-3) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
