ridden over 2f out, all out
held up, effort over 4f out, never dangerous
held up, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up, weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on well towards finish
held up, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
keen and soon tracked winner, weakened 3f out
held up mid-division, weakened 2f out
held up mid-division, headway halfway, ridden 5f out, never dangerous
chased winner early, outpaced 4f out, ridden and hung left and no impression from 2f out
held up mid-division, headway and chased leaders over 4f out, soon ridden, chased winner over 1f out, ran on well before finish, just held
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, no impression after
Amorist may be ahead of the handicapper at present and is the pick over Donna's Double, with Balwearie, and Pee Jay's Dream other leading candidates. Given Sir Mark Prescott's record with this type of animal, the step up in trip appears to be a major clue to his intentions, and as he can line up on a pound lower mark than when third over 10 furlongs on his handicap debut at Lingfield, he will no doubt be backed accordingly, and looks the one to be on. Donna's Double is the most exposed in the line-up, but should also appreciate the step back up in trip, while Balwearie has to give weight away all round but but kept on gamely enough when gaining a narrow victory over Whitby Echo at Thirsk last time. Pee Jay's Dream is very interesting, as like Sir Mark Prescott, Mick Easterby knows how to get a horse well handicapped, and this fellow would have gone close last time at Redcar but for swerving at the start. He should be noted if the betting speaks in his favour, but Amorist could have plenty in hand so gets the vote.
Balwearie (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) gd beating Whitby Echo (8-5) by a hd, 19 ran.
Donna's Double 15-2 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 19, 3l behind Leslingtaylor (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (6) gs.
Caymans Gift 7-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 9l behind McEldowney (9-11) at Hamilton 1m 4f app hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Boris The Spider 8-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Millennium Hall (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Silver Seeker (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, one pace, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Kyle of Lochalsh (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Amorist (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Made most, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Thebestisyettocome (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Mr Maxim 6-1 (8-9) Led for 3f, outpaced over 5f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside last, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Red Opera (9-0) at Catterick 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Pee Jay's Dream 11-4 (9-4) Swerved right start, held up, headway to challenge over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 6l behind Celtic Carisma (8-6) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
