tracked winner, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression final 2f
made all, hard pressed final furlong, all out
dwelt, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
dwelt, mid-division, headway and effort over 2f out, edged left and no extra final furlong
Mark Johnston has four entries in this race and we are going to select his Philanthropy to score from Arena's Dream and newcomer Wheels In Motion. With the ground on the soft side, the Middleham handler is unlikely to run all his four but Philanthropy, a son of Generous, will relish conditions and has been the subject of good home reports. Even though horses from the Johnston yard invariably come on for a run, they can win first time out. This could be such a case. Of those that have run, the most interesting is Richard Fahy's Arena's Dream, a decent fourth at Carlisle. The step up in trip will also help. Many in this field are likely to need the run but one newcomer worth a second glance is Tom Tate's Wheels in Motion. The trainer has a nice bunch of two-year-olds this season and the son of Daylami certainly looks the part on breeding.
Arena's Dream (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 5l behind Josr's Magic (8-11) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Celtic Change (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and edged badly right over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Kay Gee Be (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
Jardines Bazaar Halling colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m2f.
Macaroni Gin (IRE) Grand Slam colt out of 6f-1m1f winner Polyandry.
Pegasus Prince (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus gelding, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f.
Pennyrock (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Went right start, mid-division, one pace 2f out, 3rd of 9, 14l behind Mesbaah (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Philanthropy Generous colt, half-brother to 1m1f winner Theorist.
The Diamond Bond 66-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 10l behind Mayor of London (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs.
To Hatta (IRE) Shinko Forest colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m1f.
Wheels In Motion (IRE) Daylami colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f.
Crosby Millie Linamix filly out of 1m2f winner Calling Card.
Littlemadgebob 50-1 (9-0) Soon well behind, struggling from halfway, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Precocious Star (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Spirit of Ecstacy Val Royal filly out of an unraced mare.
Colorado Rapid (IRE) Barathea colt out of 1m4f winner Rafting.
Eradicate (IRE) Montjeu colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m7f and over hurdles.
Glorious View 150-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 36l behind Ebn Reem (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Plane Painter (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) In touch on inside, ridden 3f out, stayed on under pressure to take 3rd inside final 2f, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Overturn (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
