tracked leaders, close up 2nd when fell
mistake and unseated rider
tracked leader, led 7th, ridden and headed after last, soon outpaced, lost 2nd final 100 yards
behind, effort when hit 8th, ridden and outpaced next, stayed on under pressure from last, went 2nd final 100 yards, no impression
in touch, went 2nd 4 out, led after last, ridden and stayed on well flat
held up, 4th and outpaced when blundered 3 out, never on terms
led to 7th, soon outpaced, weakened 3 out
behind, outpaced 4 out, stayed on under pressure from last, never near leaders
Za Beau can take this contest at the expense of Alto Stratus and I'm Your Man. Jim Goldie's mare won well at the track earlier in the year and was far from disgraced when attempting to follow up at Perth next time out. A small blunder did her no favours on that occasion though its worth noting that she has the proverbial mile clear of the third placed runner, Earl Sigurd. Alto Stratus has to be respected as a very rare Alan Swinbank runner at the track. The mare hasn't shown a lot so supporters are backing on the basis of stable form alone. I'm Your Man is often the subject of well placed support. The grey has appalling form figures of late but that shouldn't put you off if money is seen in the betting ring for him. Woody Valentine looks to be on the downgrade these days. Fred Bojangls won a poor Sedgefield race in May though he has exhibited a tendancy to burst blood vessels. Athollbrose is ordinary. Night Reveller bids to make it 48th time lucky. Za Beau has exhibited an ability to win around here so we award her the vote on this occasion.
Woody Valentine (USA) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division, lost place 4 out, no danger after, 7th of 8, 48l behind Storm Prospect (11-7) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Za Beau (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (10-10) Held up, mistake 8th, outpaced 10th, headway under pressure 3 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Brave Broncho (11-8) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul.
I'm Your Man 28-1 (10-6) Led to 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 34l behind Bauhaus (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Fred Bojangals (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Towards rear when fell at the 10th in race won by Classic Harry (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Jul, 10 ran.
Alto Stratus 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, tailed off from 4 out, 13th of 17, well behind McQueen (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Earl Sigurd (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Held up, struggling 5th, never near leaders, 4th of 5, 25l behind Premier Dane (11-7) at Perth 2m nov chs (4) gd in Jul.
Athollbrose (USA) 50-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, effort 3 out, kept on same from next, 3rd of 10, 18l behind Media Man (11-0) at Perth 2m mdn chs (4) gf in May.
Night Reveller (IRE) 80-1 (9-11) Driven along after 6th, always behind, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Kirby's Vic (11-2) at Southwell 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
