towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, outpaced when not clear run well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never trouble leaders
mid-division, lost place and weakening when hampered over 1f out
with leader, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, held on under pressure towards finish
towards rear, headway when edged right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, neareds finish
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, held towards finish
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in touch, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, behind when hampered over 1f out, never dangerous
A wide open contest here and the principals look to be Obe One, Haulage Man and Paddywack and the vote is given to Obe One. The selection had no luck in running when ninth behind Namir last time out. He remains on a fair mark and under conditions that suit and from a good draw he gets the confident vote. Haulage Man rates the main danger on his best form but he disappointed behind Outrageous Flirt last time out for no apparent reason so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Paddywack looks on a fair mark but he is hard to win with and the suspicion is he may just need the run after a 170 day absence. Bint Royal has dropped to a handy mark and has everything in his favour but his yard are woefully out of form. Chairman Bobby was in front of the selection last time and he is another with place claims but he has been done no favours by the draw. Petite Mac is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable under top weight and with this in mind for the winner we return to Obe One.
Petite Mac 16-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 20, 3l behind Blackheath (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Obe One 11-2fav (8-10) Towards rear, effort 2f out, no impression, 9th of 16, 4l behind Namir (8-13) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Bint Royal (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, never reached challenging position, 8th of 19, 3l behind Muara (9-4) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
Chairman Bobby 10-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Namir (8-13) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Sundried Tomato 20-1 (10-12) Behind, chased leaders halfway, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace, 6th of 14, 3l behind Outrageous Flirt (11-0) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf.
Haulage Man 6-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 5l behind Outrageous Flirt (11-0) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf.
Paddywack (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Held up mid-division, headway on outside to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Clipper Hoy (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Mill By The Stream 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division, effort halfway, soon beaten, 14th of 15, 16l behind Dvinsky (9-11) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
