YORK 14:30

Non Runners: INDY (IRE).

Time: 2m 10.45s

Overrounds: Industry SP 114%, Betfair SP 98.4%

An interesting 3-y-o handicap, fought out by a trio that are progressive/thriving, but given that it was a modestly-run race that didn't develop fully into the last 3f, a lower view of the bare form is advised, with the winner worth marking up.

CONNECTICUT was heavily backed to take advantage of what looked a lenient mark after winning a strong Newbury maiden last time (form already working out well) and, although only scraping home and not actually needing to improve any further on the day, he did well under the circumstances as the relative test of speed wouldn't be ideal for him, set to be suited by at least 1½m, and it's when going over further that he'll fulfil his potential; he tracked the pace but was shuffled back after 2f or so, caught a little further back than Atzeni would have wanted when things developed in earnest from 3f out, having to pick his way through and staying on to lead close home, overcoming the run of the race; just the sort that his trainer excels with and is certainly one to remain interested in.

DONNY ROVER (IRE) excelled himself, splitting a progressive pair from big yards with a career-best effort, reaping the benefit of having switched to Michael Appleby at the start of the season; held up, travelled well, headway 4f out, edged ahead over 1f out, headed close home; he saw the trip out well this time, albeit with the emphasis on speed to some extent.

ARABIAN COMET (IRE) didn't quite repeat the performance of emphatic Carlisle win but continues in good heart and would probably have benefited from a stronger gallop, even over 1f further than she'd gone before; held up, headway under pressure 3f out, stayed on; already due to be 4 lb higher but that won't make her handicapped out of things and can be expected to continue to run well.

PENHILL shaped as if still in good form; dwelt, soon tracked pace, not settling fully, went on over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded; the way this developed didn't suit ideally, having shown improvement in a well-run affair over further last time.

SNOW SQUALL didn't seem to get home over 2f longer trip on first outing since leaving Charlie Appleby; chased leader after 1f, every chance 2f out, weakened final 1f.

FARQUHAR (IRE) is better judged on previous form, not ideally placed in rear, and after making headway over 2f out there is good reason for him weakening, his rider reporting afterwards that the colt lost his action (was eased off).

TABREEK (USA) proved to be a disappointment on the back of Newmarket maiden win last time; prominent, struggling 3f out, soon beaten.

ALQUIMIA (IRE) was stretched by the 2f longer trip; chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, found the test too much.

TIGER TWENTY TWO was too free over this 2f longer trip and didn't last home; pulled too hard, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, folded.