behind until ridden, kept on from over 1f out, never on terms afterwards
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up and behind, never dangerous
tracked leaders, driven and headway to lead 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong
chased leaders to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never near leaders
never better than mid-division
reluctant to race, always well behind
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, switched right and headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong to go 2nd near finish
chased leaders, driven 3f out, soon ridden and one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never trouble leaders
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon behind
raced keenly mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on final furlong
always towards rear
always behind
in touch, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd near finish
Mullins Bay staked a solid claim for this race on his previous visit to the Knavesmire and looks the one to beat in a fantastic renewal for this valuable prize. Notable Guest also has solid course form to his name and is respected along with Crow Wood, Zero Tolerance and Thyolo. The last named does have a bit to find with the selection from their encounter in the Wolferton Stakes here last month. However, a more patent ride will see him in a better light and he has fair claims of making the frame here. Zero Tolerance brushed aside Crow Wood when winning here in May and will be a big threat if he can overcome his 8lb higher mark. He faces no easy task on these terms, though. Notable Guest represents a formidable team that have a great record at York. The four-year-old was a worthy winner here at the Royal meeting and will no doubt attract the interest of his faithful supporters. A 5lb penalty does not make it easy for him, though, and he needs to pull something more out of the bag to follow up today. Especially if Mullins Bay lives up to expectations. Aidan O'Brien will be keen to add this race to his already outstanding trophy haul and he looks to have an ideal candidate in Mullins Bay, who is 9lb well-in here and is expected to have the class to overcome the draw this afternoon.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway, never near to challenge, 12th of 20, 16l behind Imperial Stride (8-11) at York 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Zero Tolerance (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Made all, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at York 1m 2f hcp (2) sft in May beating Pagan Sky (8-6) by 2l, 12 ran.
Notable Guest (USA) 4-1 (9-8) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun beating Crow Wood (9-4) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Mullins Bay 5-1 (8-12) Prominent, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 20, 2l behind Imperial Stride (8-11) at York 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Kings Point (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Led, strongly pressed early straight, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Caradak (9-10) at Curragh 1m lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Red Lancer 10-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Zeitgeist (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf.
Woodcracker 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Notable Guest (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Artistic Style 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 2 out, no impression, 9th of 17, 5l behind Ace of Hearts (8-9) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf.
Thyolo (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 20, 7l behind Imperial Stride (8-11) at York 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Crow Wood 6-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden, headway over 3f out, chased winner final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Notable Guest (9-8) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Impeller (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 4l behind Audience (9-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Nero's Return (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Raced far side, held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Kamanda Laugh (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Go Tech 11-2 (9-7) In touch, headway to lead well over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (2) frm in Jun beating Cripsey Brook (8-12) by a nk, 8 ran.
Credit (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 8th of 11, 6l behind Banknote (8-2) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Solo Flight 16-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in May beating Torinmoor (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
I'm So Lucky 9-2 (9-8) Made all, hard pressed from over 2f out, ran on well under pressure, just held on, won at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gd beating Look Again (9-11) by a shd, 11 ran.
Another Bottle (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, switched outside, headway over 2f out, ridden every chance over 1f out, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Helm Bank (9-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Krugerrand (USA) 8-1 (9-11) Raced stand side, always in rear, 16th of 19, 15l behind Kamanda Laugh (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
James Caird (IRE) 7-4fav (10-0) Tracked clear leading pair, closed over 2f out, 3rd and held when hung right inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Whitsbury Cross (9-8) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Realism (FR) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort on inside 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 15, 6l behind Trew Class (9-2) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Courageous Duke (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 20, 12l behind Imperial Stride (8-11) at York 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
