mid-division, ridden on outside over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, stayed on final furlong
held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division on outside, closed over 6f out, ridden 3f out, weakened from over 1f out
chased leaders, not much room and lost place 2f out, not much room and drifted right when well beaten over 1f out
in touch, took keen hold, not much room and lost place 6f out, closed over 3f out, edged right over 2f out, soon lost place
made all, ridden 2f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly
tracked winner throughout, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on, went 3rd towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, switched left over 2f out, no headway
in touch, lost place 6f out, driven over 3f out, ran on inside final furlong
held up, headway on outside over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
held up in rear, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, no progress
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
Nonrunner
It was 2005 the last time a favourite obliged in this famous old handicap and this year's renewal looks as wide-open as ever. Previous modest efforts at a mile do not boost confidence in the chances of He's No Saint while stablemate Dubai Hills would prefer more cut in the ground. But Boonga Roogeta remains on a winning mark, despite a further 4lb rise for winning at Chelmsford, and Ginger Jack is not badly treated upped 5lb for his recent win at Thirsk when Trinity Star finished third. Ifwecan and Our Boy Jack have both slipped down the weights of late while a case can be made for both Altharoos and Karaka Jack but ART OBSESSION (NAP) gets the nod. David Barron's lightly-raced charge made a promising return at Ayr last month and is well worth another try over this longer trip having won over 7f at Musselburgh last year.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 15l behind Dubai Dynamo (8-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
He's No Saint 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden well over 1f out, headway soon after, kept on under pressure into 3rd inside final furlong, never going pace of leading duo, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Regal Dan (9-0) at York 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Ginger Jack 4-1fav (9-4) Mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, challenged inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 50 yards, won at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May beating Manchestar (9-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Altharoos (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind No Poppy (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Eurystheus (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Forgotten Hero (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Dubai Hills 12-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear and pushed along, soon chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 22l behind Funding Deficit (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Boonga Roogeta 16-1 (8-12) Led early, close up, led again over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Chelmsford City 1m flls hcp 0-85 (2) pol beating Taaqah (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Ifwecan 9-4fav (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Favourite Treat (8-9) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Provident Spirit 8-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Funding Deficit (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Our Boy Jack (IRE) 17-2 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Funding Deficit (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Alexandrakollontai (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not the clearest of runs from 2f out until inside final furlong, stayed on, never on terms, 6th of 12, 8l behind Al Khan (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Border Bandit (USA) 22-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, soon faded, 9th of 10, 9l behind Instant Attraction (8-10) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Trinity Star (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, not pace of leading duo, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ginger Jack (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Autun (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Held up and behind, modest headway final furlong, never involved, 9th of 13, 9l behind Donny Rover (9-7) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Karaka Jack 11-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Ingleby Angel (10-0) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Art Obsession (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Led early, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Lothair (8-7) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Roayh (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, led until 3f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 17l behind Correggio (8-8) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
