chased winner far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
behind farside, driven over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
dwelt, held up and always behind stands side
behind far side, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders stand side, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
switched to race far side soon after start, behind, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
chased leaders far side, ridden and hung left stands side from over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened 2f out
with leader stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind stands side, ridden halfway, soon beaten
made all far side, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well
led stands side group, ridden and effort over 1f out, edged right and kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
In spite of the usual preference for a stands side draw in sprints at Ripon, the pace here looks to be with the higher numbers and we will take MACHINIST to land the prize, with Inter Vision among a number of dangers. 'Dandy' Nicholls has four of the 20 runners here and it is not often easy to be precise about his best chance, but Machinist has not won in 13 starts since taking a valuable Irish handicap last year. All ground comes alike to him and he has not been disgraced in five of his last six defeats, some of which have come in stronger races than this. With that sort of ability and the pace likely to be on his side of the track we'll suggest him. Inter Vision is another drawn on that flank and has rocketed up the weights since winning back-to-back races at Catterick and Redcar, but he was competitive from this mark last time and won't be far away. Northern Fling can get involved if he is on his game and he has proved he can handle the undulations when winning here before, though off a stone or so lower. Connections of Rising Shadow and Zomerlust will be doing a rain dance to give that pair a better chance, while Fremen might not have enough pace. Total Impact has a 4lb rise to defy and might not quite see this out. Bel Cantor is another with a high draw and races over his best trip, while he acts on any ground, so he looks to be in there pitching but Machinist can outclass his opponents today.
Northern Fling 25-1 (8-12) In touch far side, not pace to challenge over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 8th of 27, 5l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Inter Vision (USA) 11-2 (9-11) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, effort when not clear run inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Barney McGrew (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcap (3) gf in May.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Started very slowly, always in rear far side group, 24th of 27, 19l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Majuro (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Dwelt, soon switched left, held up towards rear, effort when pushed wide over 1f out, soon no impression, 9th of 12, 6l behind Daaweitza (9-0) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Bond City (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders to halfway far side, 18th of 20, 15l behind Tajneed (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Zomerlust 6-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced, 15th of 16, 23l behind Valery Borzov (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Fremen (USA) 14-1 (10-0) Dwelt, always behind, 13th of 14, 16l behind Blue Spinnaker (8-8) at York 1m hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in Jul.
Joseph Henry 25-1 (8-9) In touch stands side, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 20, 7l behind Tajneed (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Stevie Gee (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Lesson In Humility (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Total Impact 9-2fav (8-8) Mid-division on standside, switched right 3f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly final furlong, led near finish, won at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul beating Even Bolder (8-3) by a nk, 20 ran.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Soon driven, never troubled leaders, 11th of 13, 10l behind Divine Spirit (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
My Gacho (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Lesson In Humility (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Bel Cantor 8-1 (8-6) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Valery Borzov (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Swift Princess (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 6l behind Look Busy (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
High Curragh 14-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 12l behind Valery Borzov (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, no extra near line, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Divine Spirit (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Confuchias (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Chased leaders stands side, led group halfway, kept on final furlong, 5th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Tajneed (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Machinist (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Raced stands side, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 27, 3l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Towards rear stands side, never dangerous, 15th of 20, 10l behind Tajneed (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Protector (SAF) 50-1 (9-1) Always rear division stands side, 16th of 20, 11l behind Tajneed (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
