chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
always behind
in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, one pace
chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
held up behind, headway 3f out, kept on same pace
behind, headway, went right 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
held up, headway 3f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, never troubled leaders
in touch, lost place over 2f out
Richtee looks just about capable of defying topweight here, with Great View, Platinum Charmer and Seattle Robber others on the short list. The selection handles 10 furlongs on fast ground well, but also won't be inconvenienced by any rains that fall. She has stamina in abundance, and although she has a poor draw, there is plenty of time to get into this, so she is taken to score. Great View has a 16lb pull with Platinum Charmer for around two lengths last time they met and should certainly win that private battle and could give the selection most to do if fit enough, while Seattle Robber is in good heart, although has gone up too much for this pundit's liking after finishing runner up at Kempton's polytrack last time. In summary, Richtee is our advice here.
Richtee (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 18l behind Sporting Gesture (9-4) at York 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Loves Travelling (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, no impression, 7th of 12, 7l behind Saif Sareea (8-8) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (5) frm in Apr.
Seattle Robber 7-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, driven to lead near finish, caught last stride, 2nd of 16, shd behind Wild Pitch (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Platinum Charmer (IRE) 5-1 (8-2) 4th of 6, 12l behind Saif Sareea (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Emperor's Well 12-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Orpen Wide (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Oct.
Great View (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) In touch, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Platinum Charmer (8-5) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Soon behind, tailed off halfway, ridden over 4f out, headway from over 2f out, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 10l behind Dispol Veleta (10-12) at Hamilton 1m hcap (5) gd.
King's Crest 10-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 10, 20l behind Zoripp (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs in Apr.
Jidiya (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 4f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 29l behind Our Choice (10-12) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Archirondel 12-1 (8-10) Towards rear and keen, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 12l behind Explosive Fox (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Apr.
Spitfire Bob (USA) 18-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 14, 9l behind Romil Star (10-6) at Southwell 1m 4f amt clm stk (6) fbs in Apr.
