Verdict

A typically open York sprint with WHOZTHECAT a speculative recommendation for an in-form yard. Admittedly disappointing last time, Declan Carroll's inmate has otherwise produced a series of strong efforts in competitive handicap company this term and looks a value option if forgiven that recent blip. Swilly Ferry finally returned to some sort of form last time and will be a leading player if continuing his resurgence off an attractive mark. Capone, unplaced at Listed level latest, won cosily at Kempton previously whilst Valery Borzov is starting to rediscover a consistent level and obliged with something in hand at Hamilton last time - he too looks on a good mark. Parisian Pyramid and Joseph Henry are others to note in a very trappy affair.

Formwatch

Ingleby Lady 50-1 (9-0) In touch far side, ridden inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 25th of 28, 15l behind Evens And Odds (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul '10.

Singeur (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, 9l behind Hoof It (9-10) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.

Verinco 10-3fav (9-1) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug beating Lucky Numbers (9-10) by 5l, 9 ran.

Piazza San Pietro 3-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, pushed along halfway, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders, 5th of 7, 1l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-5) at Bath 6f hcp 0-95 (3) fm in Jul.

Capone (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In rear, short lived effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 8l behind Swiss Dream (8-6) at Newmarket 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gs in Aug.

Parisian Pyramid (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Led far side group, went clear of that group final furlong, no chance with stands' side leaders, 4th of 19, 5l behind Pepper Lane (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.

Cocktail Charlie 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 11l behind York Glory (8-10) at York 5f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.

Striking Spirit 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden and hung right over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 19, 11l behind Pepper Lane (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.

Fathsta (IRE) 15-2fav (8-10) Behind far side, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 11th of 19, 12l behind Pepper Lane (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.

Joseph Henry 20-1 (9-6) Chased leader stands side, led that group over 2f out, ran on but not pace of leading trio far side, 4th of 25, 5l behind Son Of The Cat (9-9) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.

Valery Borzov (IRE) 10-3fav (9-7) Close up, effort over 1f out, edged right and led inside final furlong, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug beating Amenable (9-6) by 1/2l, 12 ran.

Johannes (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Outpaced in rear, kept on inside final furlong, never a threat, 12th of 19, 7l behind Secret Asset (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Aug.

Swilly Ferry (USA) 10-1 (9-6) Held up, headway halfway, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon chased winner, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Oneladyowner (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.

Baby Strange 14-1 (9-3) Slowly away in rear, ridden 3f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leading pair, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Ajjaadd (8-5) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.

Midnight Martini 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, hampered over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 19, 7l behind Secret Asset (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Aug.

Mass Rally (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 9th of 18, 6l behind Grissom (8-4) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.

Orpsie Boy (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 18, 6l behind Grissom (8-4) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.

Whozthecat (IRE) 13-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 20, 5l behind Secret Witness (9-6) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.

Internationaldebut (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, headway going well from 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 18, 6l behind Grissom (8-4) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.

King Of Eden (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear stand side, pushed along over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 9th of 16, 7l behind Pepper Lane (9-5) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.