Newcastle win in January shows he's still capable of smart performances but three lesser runs have followed (all AW; behind some of these latest); last turf win was in 2023 so others arrive with more pressing claims.
Opening
J: NON-RUNNER
T: Richard Hannon⚪ NO EDGE
7
-
-
+9791.1% vs avg
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Open
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03 Apr 26
Newcastle (AW)
BetMGM All-Weather Championships Mile Handicap
In rear - switched right over 1f out - switched left 1f out - some headway inside final furlong (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run from inside final 2f)(op 16/1 tchd 14/1)
Towards rear - outpaced 2f out - hung left and weakened inside final furlong (vet reported gelding sustained a small wound to his right-hind fetlock)(op 12/1 tchd 9/1)
Awkward start - midfield - outpaced over 2f out - no impression when short of room and eased final 110yds (jockey said gelding stumbled leaving stalls and was denied a clear run about 110yds out)(op 11/2 tchd 7/2)
Slowly away - raced near side - in rear - joined main group 5f out - short of room and switched left under 3f out - hung right but headway from 2f out - went fourth final 110yds - kept on
Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes ()
Held up in rear - hampered and steadied over 3f out - outpaced when bit short of room home turn - kept on inside final furlong - ran on towards finish - not reach leaders(op 9/2 tchd 6/1)
Slowly away - raced in last towards near side - hung right but headway from 2f out - went fourth inside final furlong - no telling impression - 4th of 11 in group
Steadied start - held up in rear - outpaced from over 2f out - went fourth inside final furlong - soon no impression (jockey said gelding hung right-handed under pressure)(op 15/2 tchd 9/1)
Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes ()
Hung right throughout - dwelt start - towards rear - headway into midfield home turn - pushed along 2f out - ran on well towards far side challenging inside final furlong - ridden when edged right final 110yds - kept on (jockey said gelding hung right-handed)(tchd 11/1)
In touch with leaders - lost position and towards rear after 2f - ridden over 2f out - kept on final furlong - not pace to challenge(tchd 16/1 and tchd 20/1)
Dwelt start - took keen hold - held up in rear - shaken up when not clear run on turn over 1f out - ridden and headway inside final furlong - went second towards finish - no match for winner(op 40/1)
Held up in rear - still plenty to do when shaken up under 2f out - not clear run 1f out - kept on strongly - eyecatcher (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run inside the final furlong)(tchd 28/1)
Coral Spring Cup Stakes () (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier)
Held up in behind leaders - going easily home turn - ridden to challenge on inner 1f out - kept on towards finish - no match for winner(op 10/11 tchd 5/6)
Close up - pressed leader from over 2f out - going easily and led over 1f out - shaken up and went clear inside final furlong - eased towards finish - easily(op 1/3 tchd 2/5)
Smart at his best for William Haggas, winning a Listed race at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July 2024; campaigned solely in Australia in 2025 and well beaten on his last two starts; potentially well handicapped back in Britain for a new yard after wind surgery, but he carries obvious risks.
J: Shane Gray
T: Kevin Ryan⚪ NO EDGE
7
-
40/1
0% vs avg
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Open
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02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Took keen hold - midfield - headway under 2f out - soon hung left - weakened inside final furlong
Robin Hood Stakes () (Formerly Known As The Ben Marshall Stakes)
In touch with leaders - switched to centre under 4f out - went second 3f out - edged left over 1f out - soon no extra - lost second final strides(op 15/2)
Took keen hold - towards rear early - disputing third after 2f - prominent 2f out - bit short of room over 1f out - soon outpaced - lost third towards finish(op 4/1)
Midfield - steady headway when hampered 2f out - hampered and outpaced over 1f out - rallied and went third inside final 110yds - did well in the circumstances(Mkt1: op 7/1 tchd 13/2; Mkt2 op 13/2)
Raced in far side group and about mid-division overall - remained mid-division on outer when two groups merged under 5f out - ridden over 2f out - ran on to go second 1 1/2f out - weakened final 100yds and dropped to third towards finish
Towards rear - not clear run over 2f out - headway when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong - ran on - did well in the circumstances(op 33/1 tchd 22/1)
Prominent - shaken up to lead over 1f out - ridden and headed inside final furlong - no extra final 110yds - lost shoe (vet said colt lost his right-fore shoe)(op 6/4 tchd 2/1)
Prominent - went second under 3f out - switched left and pushed along to lead over 1f out - kept on well and went clear inside final furlong - readily(tchd 6/5)
Towards rear of midfield - headway 2f out - pushed along to lead over 1f out - ridden clear final furlong - pushed out towards finish - readily(op 6/1)
British Stallion Studs EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)
Awkward start - raced in last - ridden 3f out - outpaced under 2f out - edged left over 1f out - made no impression (jockey said colt hung left)(tchd 11/10)
7f course winner on good to firm last summer and has done little but progress since, winning over 1m at Southwell on New Year's Day; excellent second of 14 at Newcastle (1m again) since, with reopposing Flight Plan and Apiarist in behind; should continue the good work back on turf; top of the list.
Opening
J: Connor Beasley
T: James Tate⚪ NO EDGE
4
-
11/4
+6.4% vs avg
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Dist
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Open
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02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Dwelt start - took keen hold - in rear - headway up the centre 2f out - edged left but went second inside final furlong - kept on(op 11/4 tchd 9/4 and tchd 3/1)
Took keen hold - held up in rear - pushed along and steady headway on far side of group from 2f out - ridden to lead inside final furlong - soon edged right - reduced lead towards finish - just did enough(op 5/4)
Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest.
Opening
J: Jack Callan(3)
T: Kevin Ryan⚪ NO EDGE
5
21.0 → 9.0 ↑(57.1%)
10/1
+21.5% vs avg
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Open
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02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Towards rear - headway against far rail 2f out - soon not clear run then switched right - kept on well when in the clear final 110yds - eyecatcher (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run approximately 2f out)(tchd 15/2 and tchd 9/1)
Midfield - going easily over 2f out - bit short of room over 1f out - kept on inside final 110yds - not reach leaders (jockey said gelding suffered interference approaching final furlong)(op 4/1)
Took keen hold - midfield - in touch with leaders when not clear run then hampered and lost position 2f out - rallied inside final furlong - ran on and went third towards finish - eyecatcher (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run approaching 2f out)(op 17/2 tchd 5/1)
Taken down early - in rear - steady headway on far side of group over 2f out - weakened over 1f out (trainer said - regarding the poor form shown - that gelding was unsuited by the going - which was officially described as soft - which in his opinion was riding tacky; vet examined gelding and had nothing to report)(op 13/2 tchd 11/2)
Taken down early - raced near side - towards rear - headway over 1f out - soon switched left - ran on inside final furlong - 8th of 23 in group(op 22/1 tchd 28/1)
Taken down early - steadied start - held up in rear - headway halfway - prominent and going easily 2f out - challenging and ridden 1f out - led inside final 110yds - ran on(op 7/1)
Slowly away - raced in last - headway over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - went fourth inside final furlong - kept on inside final 110yds - not reach leaders
Took keen hold - midfield - bit short of room after 2f - short of room 2f out - wandered around and ran on inside final furlong - not reach leaders(op 15/2 tchd 9/1)
Dwelt start - took keen hold - towards rear - ridden and switched right under 3f out - edged left but good headway from over 1f out - led final 110yds - kept on well - just did enough(op 33/1)
Won a Nottingham maiden (1m, good) and a Yarmouth handicap (1m1f, soft) last year; respectable sixth (Mirsky third) of 12 in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap on reappearance three weeks ago; wandered around a little under pressure there and now refitted with the cheekpieces he wore once last season; could resume his progression and much respected from a handy inside stall.
J: Oisin Orr
T: William Haggas🔵 SP VALUE
4
-
4/1
+12.6% vs avg
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Open
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RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
In touch with leaders on inner - briefly not clear run over 1f out - soon some headway - keeping on against far rail when hampered inside final 110yds - soon eased(op 4/1)
In touch with leaders - switched to near side over 3f out - soon waiting for room - headway and challenging over 1f out - kept on but no extra final 110yds(op 11/2 tchd 13/2)
PricedUp Daily Sports Boosts Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Unruly beforehand - prominent - smooth headway to lead 2f out - ridden and went clear over 1f out - hung left inside final furlong - tenderly handled inside final 110yds - much reduced lead towards finish - just held on(op 1/5 tchd 2/9)
Steadied start - in touch with leaders - headway and disputed lead 2f out - drifted left inside final furlong - kept on well but headed towards finish(op 4/5)
Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Prominent - pressed leader over 2f out - led over 1f out - soon faced challenge - kept on inside final furlong - edged right and headed final 110yds - no extra towards finish(op 9/2)
Failed to build on a decent fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) in February when behind Blue Rc at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday but the fact he made all in this race off 8lb lower last year means a revival can't be discounted, particularly as he's well drawn to attack again; tongue-tied first time.
Opening
J: Sam James
T: K R Burke⚪ NO EDGE
6
7.5 → 5.5 ↑(26.7%)
5/1
-64.2% vs avg
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Dist
Class
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Open
TS
RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Prominent early - soon led - headed under 2f out - soon weakened (jockey said horse ran flat)(op 9/2 tchd 6/1)
Awkward start - took keen hold - in touch with leaders - headway and edged right over 1f out - weakened final 110yds (jockey said colt stumbled leaving stalls)(op 4/1)
Dwelt start - in touch with leaders - raced wide early - switched left and led after 1f - alone and towards far side from over 4f out - shaken up over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - headed inside final furlong - no extra and lost second towards finish(op 12/1 tchd 11/1)
In touch with leaders on near side of group - ridden to lead over 1f out - went clear with winner when headed inside final 110yds - kept on(op 6/1 tchd 5/1)
Dwelt start - held up in behind leaders on near side of group - nudged along and ran green before halfway - pushed along over 2f out - soon no impression(op 7/4)
Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; respectable return to action when fifth in good conditions race over 7f here three weeks ago but he's gained the vast majority of his ten career wins on slower ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon.
J: Conor Whiteley(7)
T: David O'Meara⚪ NO EDGE
8
-
20/1
-66.1% vs avg
Date
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Dist
Class
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Pos
Ran
Open
TS
RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Midfield - outpaced when hampered over 1f out - kept on inside final furlong(op 20/1)
In touch with leaders - edged right 2f out - weakened inside final furlong (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the poor form shown other than confirming jockey's report that gelding ran flat)(tchd 9/2)
Held up in midfield - in touch with leaders after 2f - waiting for room over 2f out - headway over 1f out - ridden to lead inside final furlong - kept on(op 9/1)
Midfield - headway and went third when hung left over 1f out - pressed leaders final 110yds - no extra towards finish (jockey said gelding hung left-handed)(tchd 9/2 and tchd 11/2)
In touch with leaders - short of room and bumped over 2f out - soon outpaced - rallied over 1f out - ridden and led inside final furlong - kept on(op 12/1)
Towards rear - raced wide when brief headway home turn - soon carried right - weakened and hung left inside final furlong(op 11/1 tchd 9/1 and tchd 16/1)
Ducked right start - prominent - switched to near side over 3f out - ridden over 1f out - led and edged right inside final furlong - hung left inside final 110yds - kept on well(op 9/4)
In rear - some headway against far rail when short of room over 1f out - soon weakened (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run approx 1f out)(op 11/1)
Skybet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap
Blindfold off late and slowly away - in rear - headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out - up the centre from 2f out - went second but carried left inside final furlong - switched right inside final 110yds - kept on(op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
Took keen hold - midfield - pushed along on far side of group 3f out - ridden and no impression 2f out - weakened quickly from 1f out - eased final 110yds(op 9/1 tchd 12/1)
Took keen hold - in rear throughout (jockey said gelding was unsuited to running too free in a slow run race; vet reported that a post-race failed to reveal any abnormalities)
Midfield - pushed along 3f out - ridden and steady headway from over 1f out - made challenge inside final furlong - kept on but no extra towards finish(op 4/1)
Slowly into stride - held up in rear - switched right soon after start - waiting for room over 2f out - ridden and headway over 1f out - kept on final 110yds - not pace to challenge(Mkt1: op 28/1)
Hit a hot spell at the beginning of last summer, winning over C&D (good to firm) before following up at the Epsom Derby meeting (8.5f, good to soft); creditable third (Sea Force sixth) of 12 on Musselburgh reappearance (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; likely to be competitive again.
J: Mark Winn
T: David O'Meara⚪ NO EDGE
7
-
7/1
-11.1% vs avg
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Dist
Class
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Open
TS
RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Travelled strongly - midfield - headway on outer over 3f out - led over 1f out - soon ridden - edged left but kept on final 110yds(op 8/1)
In touch with leaders - steady headway from over 2f out - went second over 1f out - pressed leader inside final 110yds - no extra towards finish(op 25/1)
Prominent - led after 1f - headed but prominent over 3f out - led again over 1f out - headed and lost position gradually inside final furlong(op 3/1 tchd 7/2)
Towards far side - in touch with leaders - steady headway when groups merged over 2f out - edged left and weakened inside final furlong - 1st of 2 in group
Has looked quirky on occasions but he produced a decidedly useful effort when coming with a strong run to get up late in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap in November; matched that form when a close third there on reappearance six weeks ago; won a fast-ground novice on turf last year (also second here on debut); one of two solid contenders for James Tate.
J: Dylan Hogan
T: James Tate⚪ NO EDGE
4
-
6/1
+21.7% vs avg
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Race
Dist
Class
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Pos
Ran
Open
TS
RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Towards rear - carried left when headway over 1f out - eased when no chance inside final 110yds(op 6/1)
Pair of 1m wins on good ground in Ireland last summer, namely a Naas maiden (wore cheekpieces) and Curragh handicap (visored); low-mileage new recruit for Declan Carroll but he'll need to leave last month's Newmarket reappearance with a tongue-tie added (retained) well behind to play a leading role here.
J: Zak Wheatley(3)
T: Declan Carroll🔵 SP VALUE
4
-
66/1
+81.1% vs avg
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Course
Race
Dist
Class
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Ran
Open
TS
RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Led early - soon in touch with leaders - headway and briefly led under 2f out - weakened inside final furlong(op 40/1)
Last four wins at Musselburgh, including two last month, latterly producing a career-best performance to see off ten rivals over 1m on good; also went close at this course last year; a further 4lb rise demands even more but can't rule out in her current mood.
Pre-Off
J: Andrew Mullen
T: Grant Tuer🔵 SP VALUE
5
-
-
+4091.6% vs avg
Date
Course
Race
Dist
Class
Going
Pos
Ran
Open
TS
RPR
06 May 26
Chester
Join Ladbrokes Bet 5 Get 30 Earl Grosvenor Handicap
Dwelt start - took keen hold - in rear - headway when bit short of room inside final furlong - never dangerous(op 18/1)
Weatherbys Global Stallions App Coconut Cup Fillies' Handicap
Took keen hold - prominent on inner - waiting for room from over 2f out - switched left and kept on inside final 110yds - went fourth towards finish(op 12/1)
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% British EBF Fillies' Handicap
Took keen hold - held up in rear - switched right over 5f out - headway but waiting for room from over 2f out - hit on nose by rival's whip over 1f out - soon in the clear and ridden - led towards finish - cosily(op 12/1)
Started quickly - soon steadied and in touch with leaders - dropped to last over 4f out - detached over 2f out - rallied and some headway under 2f out - kept on inside final furlong(op 10/1)
Doncaster Groundworks And Reinforcements Nursery Handicap
Took keen hold - prominent - outpaced and lost position over 2f out - hung right and weakened over 1f out - soon lost touch(op 20/1 tchd 18/1 and tchd 25/1)
Raced in second against rail - lost second after 3f - outpaced and lost position when switched to near side over 2f out - rallied from over 1f out - went modest second final 110yds(op 11/2 tchd 9/2)
British Stallion Studs EBF "Carrie Red" Fillies' Nursery Handicap
Edged right and slightly hampered rival soon after start - took keen hold - prominent - lost two places final furlong - no extra inside final 110yds(tchd 13/2 and tchd 15/2)
Took keen hold - led - pushed along and headed 2f out - ridden and rallied over 1f out - led again final 110yds - kept on but headed final strides - just failed
Juddmonte British EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (Juddmonte/GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Prominent - pushed along over 1f out - ridden and hung left but went third inside final furlong - kept on final 110yds - no match for first two(op 11/2)
Just second outing for Geoff Harker when runner-up off 1lb higher at Haydock (1m, good) last May but never involved when dropped to 7f at York the following month and not seen since (gelded); this is a tough race to return in.
J: Oisin McSweeney
T: Geoffrey Harker
5
-
16/1
-10.5% vs avg
Date
Course
Race
Dist
Class
Going
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Ran
Open
TS
RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Took keen hold - held up in rear - headway up the centre over 2f out - edged left and weakened gradually inside final furlong(op 14/1)
Switched left soon after start - in rear - towards near side 4f out - headway 2f out - challenging on far side of group over 1f out - no extra final 110yds(op 7/2)
Bet £10 Get £40 At BetMGM EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C&D) (Not Run More Than 3 Times) (GBB)
Dwelt start - in rear - hung right and pulled up soon after start (jockey said - regarding running and riding - that colt jumped fairly - however when ridden along early to obtain a good position - colt had been unable to muster any speed - before hanging badly right-handed going into first bend and in his opinion colt felt wrong behind; vet said colt sustained a small over-reach to the heel of his left fore)(op 7/4)
Off the mark in a Windsor novice (1m, good) last June; far from disgraced despite only beating one home when fifth on his handicap debut at Ascot (good to firm) last July and perhaps unsuited by soft ground when well held there in September; sold for 23,000gns in November and gelded ahead of this return for a new stable; drawn wide and probably best watched this time.
J: Sean Kirrane
T: Tim Easterby⚪ NO EDGE
4
-
40/1
+20.6% vs avg
Date
Course
Race
Dist
Class
Going
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Ran
Open
TS
RPR
02 May 26
Thirsk
Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
Took keen hold - midfield on outer - headway up the centre 2f out - soon hung left - bit short of room inside final furlong - kept on(op 40/1)
Low-mileage 4yo who was having only his second start for this yard when clinging on over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to firm) nine days ago; only raised 3lb but this is a step up from that Class 4 and his draw isn't ideal for one who usually races close to the pace.
10am
J: Billy Garritty
T: Michael & David Easterby⚪ NO EDGE
4
-
28/1
+41.5% vs avg
Date
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Race
Dist
Class
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Ran
Open
TS
RPR
06 May 26
Chester
Roodee Handicap
Disputed lead - led but pestered after 2f - headed over 1f out - no extra final 110yds(Mkt1: op 11/1 tchd 12/1; Mkt2 op 14/1)
Raced wide - midfield - weakened over 1f out - tailed off (jockey said he felt something was amiss and he therefore felt it prudent to ease gelding)(op 9/2)
Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Dwelt start - in rear - raced wide but headway from 2f out - ran green but went second inside final furlong - lost second inside final 110yds(op 20/1 tchd 18/1)
Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance.
Prominent - pressed leader from over 2f out - no extra when lost cheekpiece over 1f out - edged left and badly hampered rival inside final furlong - weakened final 110yds(op 16/1)
National Racehorse Week Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I)
In touch with leaders - briefly led when hung left and hampered rival under 2f out - weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding hung left-handed inside final 2f)
Raced in third - challenging 2f out - no extra from 1f out - weakening when hung left inside final furlong - lost third inside final 110yds (jockey said gelding hung left-handed inside final furlong)(tchd 9/2 and 11/2)
Took keen hold - steadied start - soon towards rear - headway over 2f out - not clear run over 1f out - soon switched left - headway inside final furlong - no impression(op 25/1)
Took keen hold - prominent - short of room from over 2f out - lost position and outpaced over 1f out - rallied inside final furlong - not reach leaders(op 8/1)
Hellvellyn Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)
Took keen hold - prominent - ridden to lead over 2f out - hung badly left inside final furlong - kept on well (trainer could offer no explanation for the apparemt improvement in form)
Slowly into stride - soon recovered and in touch with leaders on inner - outpaced when switched to near side over 3f out - wandered around and weakened from over 2f out - lost touch and tailed off from over 1f out(op 22/1 tchd 28/1)
Midfield - ridden 2f out - weakened over 1f out - soon eased (trainer had no explanation for the poor form shown; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)
Towards rear of midfield on inner - pushed along over 2f out - ridden and headway over 1f out - went fourth inside final 110yds - nearest finish(op 13/2)
Took keen hold - in touch with leaders - prominent from over 3f out - pushed along from over 2f out - ridden and edged left from over 1f out - every chance inside final furlong - kept on towards finish(op 16/1)
Stay At Hampton By Hilton Almada Mile Handicap (For The Watson Memorial Cup)
In rear - switched left and headway from 4f out - soon prominent and going easily - pushed along from over 1f out - soon outpaced - ridden and rallied inside final furlong - kept on well inside final 110yds
Held up in rear - pushed along and headway on outer from over 1f out - ridden and kept on well final furlong - edged left and led towards finish(op 50/1)
Raced freely - always towards rear - pushed along and struggling over 2f out - behind but kept on inside final furlong (jockey said gelding hung badly left-handed in the early stages of the race)(op 18/1)
Held up in midfield - headway over 3f out - made strong challenge over 1f out - led inside final furlong - kept on well (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the improved form shown)(op 10/1)
Tracked winner - disputed lead over 3f out - pushed along and drifted left from 2f out - ridden against near rail over 1f out - lost second inside final furlong - kept on (jockey said gelding hung left-handed)(op 3/1 tchd 7/2)
Took keen hold - in touch with leaders - pushed along and edged left under 3f out - hung left and lost position over 1f out - soon beaten (jockey said gelding hung left in the final 2f)(op 8/1 tchd 7/1 and tchd 9/1)
Midfield - raced far side over 4f out - headway over 3f out - ridden and chased leader over 1f out - no extra when short of room towards finish(op 9/1 tchd 12/1)
Took keen hold - midfield on inner - headway but waiting for room under 2f out - in the clear inside final furlong - pushed along and led final 110yds - readily(op 9/1)
Close up - went second over 3f out - made challenge over 2f out - soon ridden - chased winner final furlong - kept on - finished 2nd - placed 1st(op 12/1)