mid-division, headway 5th, challenged 3 out, mistake next, edged right and one pace flat
tracked leaders, led 4 out, ridden last, headed flat, no extra
led to 4 out, weakened next, no chance when fell heavily last
tracked leaders, headway 4 out, weakened next
always behind, tailed off 3 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, effort next, ridden and one pace approaching last
mid-division, lost place 4th, soon behind, tailed off 3 out
in touch, mistake and lost place 5th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader, challenged 5th, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before next
towards rear, mistake 2nd, never on terms
held up behind, headway 3 out, ridden and stayed on well to lead flat
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression
mid-division, lost place halfway, tailed off from 3 out
always behind
in rear when blundered and unseated rider 2nd
The three to look out for in the opener are King's Jester, Alloveragain and Red Chairman with the vote going the last named. The selection has only had a handfull of runs over hurldles and broke his jumps maiden tag third time of asking at Sedgefield last time out. He was a winner on the flat and although he was frustrating and had come down in the ratings he did have ability on the level. The one question mark will be whether or not he is good enough to win with a penalty and the answer in such a poor contest should be yes. Of his rivals King's Jester will be the danger. The trainer has travelled form Ireland on numerous occasions this summer with considerable success. King's Jester was one of those winners at Cartmel back in August. He was exposed with a penalty though thereafter behind Atticus Boy at Sedgefield so is possibly best watched once again. Alloveragain is a newcomer from the Howard Johnson yard who have their horses in good order at present so any market moves should be noted. But for the winner we return to Red Chairman.
King's Jester (IRE) 13-8fav (11-5) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, outpaced when disputed 2nd last, ridden, kept on flat, no impression, 3rd of 11, 22l behind Atticus Boy (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Montana Slim (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Always behind, trailing from 4th, completely tailed off, last of 7, 8l behind Top The Charts (11-12) at Down Royal 2m hdl gd in Aug.
Red Chairman 16-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, made all, clear from 3rd, stayed on well flat, easily, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf beating Notre Cyborg (10-12) by 10l, 13 ran.
Alloveragain (IRE) (12-0) 4th of 16, 20l behind Indifference Curve (12-0) at Carrigtwohill 3m ire ptp gs in Feb.
Francescas Boy (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) In touch, pushed along after 4th, weakened after 6th, no chance when mistake 2 out, 4th of 13, 20l behind Levitski (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
High Stand Lad 40-1 (11-4) Always behind, ridden 7th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Chief Dan George (11-11) at Haydock 2m 7f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb, 7 ran.
Itzacliche (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, well behind Red Chairman (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Jaassey 50-1 (8-12) Slowly away, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Top Jaro (9-8) at Redcar 7f clm (6) gd in Aug (Flat).
Jalamid (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Led, headed approaching 2 out, soon faded, 8th of 12, 45l behind Pearl King (10-13) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug '06.
Our Jim 5-2fav (11-1) Mid-division, headway halfway, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 4f out, 7th of 9, 42l behind Havenstone (10-13) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf in Oct '06.
Quicuyo (GER) 20-1 (7-13) Held up in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 10, 28l behind Balakar (8-9) at Ayr 2m 1f hcap (5) sft in Sept (Flat).
Regent's Secret (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and behind, outpaced over 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, never near leaders, 5th of 11, 9l behind Neil's Legacy (8-5) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcap (3) gs in Sept (Flat).
Toto's Star (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always behind, soon tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Toni Alcala (11-5) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Tranos (USA) 7-1 (10-8) In touch, hit 2nd, headway approaching 3 out, effort next, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Programme Girl (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Ronella 66-1 (9-13) Reluctant to race, always tailed off, pulled up after 5f pulled up in race won by Turbo Linn (10-9) at Catterick 2m mrs nhf (5) sft in Mar, 14 ran.
