held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place halfway
started very slowly, behind, some late headway, never on terms
held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on well under pressure
raced in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, no extra close home
behind, hung left from halfway, never on terms
led 2f, remained prominent, every chance over 2f out, faded final furlong
tracked leaders, effort halfway, gradually weakened
prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on well, not pace of winner
led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, no extra closing stages
dwelt, behind, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, always behind, eased final furlong
KARAFUSE can land a low-grade start to the action; Alhoni and Kodibelle (a stablemate of the selection) at least have respectable form figures and also merit consideration, while Roi Du Boeuf also catches the imagination; if only for being an ultra-rare contender sent out from Richard Hannon's Wiltshire base to appear at Thirsk. The last named didn't look anything special when trailing in behind a stable companion on debut at Salisbury last month. He may have needed the experience but needs to have improved greatly since then if he is going to have an impact today. Alhoni and Kodibelle are closely matched judging by their two previous encounters. The latter makes a touch more appeal on these terms and is taken to win that 'Match Bet'. However, Karafuse is worth chancing at the weights and, as he has the benefit of being drawn close to the stands side rail, he will be very hard to peg back if he is allowed an easy lead.
Roi Du Boeuf (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Steadied start, in touch, chased leaders halfway, lost place over 2f out, 4th of 6, 15l behind Auld Burns (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Romano (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 24l behind Spartic (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Dispol Snapper (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden 2f out, kept on over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 9l behind Lord Of The Storm (9-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gs.
He's The Star (IRE) 10-1 (7-12) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 10l behind Water Ice (8-6) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
El Torbellino (IRE) Chineur filly out of Deeday Bay.
Jealousy Defined (IRE) 100-1 (8-3) Towards rear, early reminders, switched left over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 11th of 19, 10l behind Sweet Cheeks (8-6) at York 6f 2yo sll (4) gd in Jun.
Karafuse (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Led stands side group and well on terms, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 5l behind Peppercorn Rent (8-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gd.
Evening In (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Raced stands side, chased leaders, led that group over 1f out, soon hung right, kept on same pace, no chance with far side, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Peppercorn Rent (8-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gd.
Chilworth Lass (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, hung right from 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 18l behind Captain Dimitrios (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo sll (4) gf.
Kodibelle (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Lord Of The Storm (9-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gs.
Ventose 12-1 (8-12) Went left start, led after 1f, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 5, 26l behind Regal Approval (9-3) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Alhoni 11-4fav (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Lord Of The Storm (9-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gs.
Dallas Legend (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to halfway, behind well over 2f out, last of 10, 23l behind Sunset Avenue (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf.
Five To Five 6-1 (9-3) Towards rear and outpaced, never dangerous, last of 13, 39l behind Magic Casement (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
