held up, switched right and headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on
always in rear, ridden halfway, no headway
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and soon every chance, kept on inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden halfway, some late headway
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led, soon came to stands side rail, ridden halfway, driven and headed post
mid-division, ridden halfway, edged left and kept on towards finish
held up, headway halfway, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, driven and stayed on to the post
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, headway when hampered and soon chased leader ridden and every chance 2f out, held when hampered entering final furlong, soon weakened
An interesting Group 3 where Biniou looks good enough to land the prize from Presto Shinko, Bond City and Bonus. The selection has never yet encountered this type of ground, but that is not to say he will not act on it. He has plenty of speed, has the best form on offer here and is taken to confirm that and pick up his first race at this level. Presto Shinko is a big danger. He is as tough as old boots, has bags of experience at Listed level but the concession of weight to the selection may just be beyond him. Bond City keeps finding one too good and last time that was Tax Free, who is 10lb better off for that thirsk run and therefore looks to have his measure once more. Dandy Nicholls' runner is unexposed here and could present the biggest challenge to our selection Biniou.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven and kept on well until caught final strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Rising Shadow (9-3) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs in Nov.
Biniou (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden and ran on through field from halfway, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 2l behind Desert Lord (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Bond City (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Tax Free (9-10) at Thirsk 6f stk (3) frm in Apr.
Bonus (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind King Orchisios (9-3) at Lingfield 5f lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Celtic Mill 10-1 (9-12) Led, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Tax Free (9-10) at Thirsk 6f stk (3) frm in Apr.
Peace Offering (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) 4w,no str response, last of 12, 24l behind Fast Parade (8-4) at Woodbine 6f Grp 2 (1) sft in Oct.
Tabaret 33-1 (9-0) Held up, effort when not much room approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 7th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Tax Free (9-10) at Thirsk 6f stk (3) frm in Apr.
Tax Free (IRE) 11-4 (9-10) Held up, headway 2f out, driven to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 6f stk (3) frm in Apr beating Bond City (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Angus Newz 28-1 (9-0) Raced alone far side, close up until faded over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Rising Shadow (9-5) at Newcastle 6f lst stk (1) gs in Mar.
Paradise Isle 13-2 (9-3) Always prominent, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Asset (9-4) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gf in Apr.
