towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, driven 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
never better than mid-division
led early, headed and held up, driven halfway, headway over 1f out was one pace final furlong
dwelt and always in rear division
prominent, driven and outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong
in touch, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
prominent, outpaced 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, always in rear division
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, had every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
Cape Gold, Sapphire Storm and Moraadi catch the eye in this wide open claimer and Cape Gold can lead them home. Sapphire Storm is still a maiden in 20 starts but did show a glimmer of form in a seller at Carlisle last time, finishing a close fourth. That was an improved effort, but it is a sign of the weakness of this contest that she makes the shortlist. At least David Chapman's Moraadi hasnt been a maiden for so long, and although she hasnt hit the frame in 10 starts, her fourth in a small banded affair at Southwell hinted at better to come. Who knows, having sampled the Southwell sand for her last seven starts, she may inspired by the sight and feel of the Catterick turf. After finishing last at Doncaster and Musselburgh, Cape Gold did only marginally better at Thirsk last time. However, that was a handicap, and at the weights he appears to have something in hand. Provided he hasnt got to used to being at the rear of the field, Cape Gold gets the most tentative of votes in a woeful affair.
Millbrook Star (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 15l behind Tears of A Clown (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs in May.
Next Ness (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 14, 17l behind Moody Tunes (9-7) at Ayr 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Roman History (IRE) 28-1 (8-3) Towards rear, raced wide into straight, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 15l behind Scotty's Future (9-6) at Beverley 1m sll (5) gs in Apr.
Bertie Bear 33-1 (8-0) Behind, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 6l behind Phinerine (8-12) at Bath 6f 3yo clm (6) gs in May.
Cape Gold (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Led 1f, chased leader, lost place 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 47l behind Heaven Knows (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in May.
Sapphire Storm (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Dancing Deano (9-0) at Carlisle 6f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gs in May.
Moraadi 80-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden halfway, staying on when switched right 1f out, ran on to take 4th close home, 4th of 13, 2l behind Markestino (8-9) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs in May.
Nimble Star 200-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 12l behind La Matanza (8-9) at Redcar 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) frm in May.
