chased leaders, effort over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 5f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden clear over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
held up, ridden and headway 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd post
tracked leaders, ridden over 6f out, lost place 3f out
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer well over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd post, no chance with winner
chased leader, led over 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon outpaced
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 7f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off over 2f out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up halfway
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
Trickstep is from an interesting yard and should be watched in the market, however one with more solid claims is King Forever, with United Spirit also expected to go well. The selection has been running reasonably well over much shorter trips, but on breeding there is no doubt he should be much better over this sort of distance. The dam is a daughter of Slip Anchor and so there is plenty of stamina in the pedigree and ion this weak contest he could be worth a small interest. Trickstep, a winner over the jumps last year , returns to the flat at a pretty poor level and it would be no surprise to see this one go close for McCain junior. United Spirit ran a decent fourth last time behind Awaken at Hamilton, and the booking of Paul Hanagan certainly catches the eye. All in all a race to be cautious, but King Forever could be the one to spring a surprise.
Kristalchen 9-2 (9-7) Started slowly, always behind, 5th of 7, 15l behind Hugs Destiny (9-11) at Catterick 1m 4f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
True (IRE) 9-2fav (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and effort well over 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 15, 6l behind Ming Vase (8-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f sll hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Hialeah 16-1 (10-13) Mistakes, held up and keen, headway 8th, hampered 9th, weakened next, 8th of 14, 20l behind Master Papa (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in May (N.Hunt).
Kalush 100-1 (9-5) Started slowly, never a factor, 10th of 11, well behind Gala Sunday (9-11) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
King Forever 16-1 (9-0) Soon behind, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 9l behind The Old Soldier (9-0) at Catterick 6f sll (6) frm in Jul.
Trickstep 4-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 47l behind Indian Blaze (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (H5) pol in Feb '05.
Dimashq 7-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, lost place 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 30l behind Hezaam (9-2) at Ripon 1m 4f sll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Esquillon 40-1 (7-13) Led after 1f, headed 4f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 21l behind Rose Bien (9-7) at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Grandma's Girl 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened 3f out, 12th of 14, 18l behind Rare Coincidence (9-0) at Carlisle 1m 6f app hcp (6) gd.
One And Only (GER) 50-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, last of 13, 42l behind Basinet (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Feb.
Vincent Vegas 100-1 (8-11) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 25l behind Robema (8-6) at Beverley 7f mdn stk (4) gf in Jun.
Night Reveller (IRE) 80-1 (7-13) Always behind, 10th of 14, 14l behind Bold Love (7-13) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) gf.
Tammy 33-1 (7-7) Always behind, 7th of 13, 21l behind Tallyhobye (8-3) at Redcar 1m 3f 3yo clm (6) gf in May.
College Rebel 20-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 5f out, 10th of 13, 39l behind Ice And Fire (8-10) at W'hampton 2m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Jul.
United Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f, last of 4, 7l behind Awaken (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 3f clm (6) gf in Jul.
