held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard early, in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
with winner 2f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made most, ridden clear final furlong
dwelt, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
Just a small turnout and MICKY'S KNOCK OFF is our call with Camacho Flyer and Final Ovation the alternatives. Richard Guest had a winner at big odds last week and whilst he will be no price today, Micky's Knock Off is in possession of the best form on the board. He has been kept busy on the all-weather of late so should not want for fitness. Camacho Flyer was some way behind when he met our selection last autumn. His yard have started the flat season in good order. John Quinn's runners at this grade are worthy of note and having ran well at this track previously, Final Ovation cannot be discounted. Magenta Strait cannot afford to miss the kick again at this course. Drumpellier was scheduled to run at Catterick on Wednesday. Micky's Knock Off is well clear of these on figures and is accordingly recommended.
Camacho Flyer (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 15l behind The Only Boss (9-5) at Catterick 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Oct.
Final Ovation (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Stumbled start, towards rear, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 20l behind Commanche Raider (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Media Jury 200-1 (9-3) Went right start, mid-division, weakened 2f out, last of 16, well behind Bullwhip (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Mar.
Micky's Knock Off (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, effort when hung right over 1f out, soon chased winner, no impression, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Athwaab (8-9) at Kempton 6f 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Mar.
Magenta Strait 9-2 (8-6) Outpaced in rear, ridden halfway, ran on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, no chance with winner, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Athwaab (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo clm stks (6) pol.
Drumpellier (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Soon in touch towards far side, effort to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Sir Louis (8-13) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft.