chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on inside final furlong
with leaders, weakened from 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
with leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, pushed along towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, no impression final furlong
Thirkleby showed promise in better company at York last time and is one to watch when tackling handicaps but he may find a couple of these too strong on this occasion. Bountiful Girl found only Alabanda too good over C&D on her debut and will know more today but she could be up against another decent juvenile here in BENZANNO. Andrew Balding is a rare visitor to Thirsk and this Refuse To Bend colt, a staying-on second in a maiden auction event at Leicester last time, is his only runner this evening. He gets the vote with Doncaster fourth Symphony Time arguably best of the rest.
Benzanno (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and hung left over 2f out, kept on well for clear 2nd, no chance with winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Jubilance (8-12) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jul.
Dr Irv 100-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on and no chance with front pair, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Croquembouche (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Fine Kingdom 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 9l behind Asatir (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Thirkleby (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, switched right entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 5th of 13, 4l behind Rock Supreme (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jul.
Farzan (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Always behind, last of 11, 18l behind Satanic Beat (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul.
Landown Littlerock 50-1 (9-0) With leader until over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Croquembouche (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Only A Round (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Slowly away, behind most of way, 12th of 16, 28l behind Vital Gold (8-13) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul.
Up Ten Down Two (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Croquembouche (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Bountiful Girl 9-1 (9-0) In touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Alabanda (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Jul.
Rockme Cockney 6-1 (9-0) Chased winner until approching final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 27l behind My Propeller (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo fll mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Symphony Time (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, hung left and headway over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, outpaced by leaders, 4th of 12, 12l behind Golden Valley (8-4) at Doncaster 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gd in Jul.
Martha's Way 100-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 11l behind Alabanda (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Jul.
Reine Du Froid (IRE) Baltic King filly out of Meranie Girl.
Cone Donkey (IRE) Medicean filly out of Nan Scurry.
