held up mid-division, pushed along and headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead close home
held up in touch, led over 2f out, soon ridden, caught close home
chased leader, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, soon towards rear and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, tailed off and eased over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
very slowly away, well behind, soon headway to join group in rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden and switched left, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
led, headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
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AMIR PASHA can reverse form with Drop The Hammer and also account for Maneki Neko. Micky Hammond has his string in red hot form at present and while Amir Pasha had to settle for second best at Redcar, at the revised terms and on this very different track, we believe that he can gain his revenge in the nightcap. Drop The Hammer was certainly not unbacked on that occasion and he has been one of a number of recent successes for the rookie handler, David O'Meara. There could conceivably be more success to come. Maneki Neko is better known under National Hunt rules though he has exhibited ability on the flat when there are genuinely fast ground conditions. Daytime Dreamer has won over 1m4f when trained in Ireland though has cut little ice since joining Martin Todhunter. Without Equal has yet to trouble the judge in 11 starts. She probably found two miles on the testing side at Thirsk but will be more at home over this trip. Having considered the alternatives, Amir Pasha is the percentage bet.
Daytime Dreamer (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Soon chased leaders, progress into 3rd approaching straight, no extra from under 2f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Bluebell Rock (8-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-70 pol in Nov.
Maneki Neko (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Film Festival (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Classic Contours (USA) 10-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 11l behind Film Festival (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Drop The Hammer 2-1fav (8-11) Held up behind, pushed along 9f out, headway over 4f out, challenged over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon hard pressed, stayed on well final 75 yards, won at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) fm beating Amir Pasha (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Treason Trial 20-1 (9-2) Pulled hard in rear, headway halfway, pulled up entering straight, in a race won by Alloro (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May, 10 ran.
Gulf Coast 7-2fav (8-13) Led 2f, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f, 5th of 10, 16l behind Tropical Bachelor (8-13) at Ripon 1m 4f sll hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Amical Risks (FR) 12-1 (8-3) In rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 6l behind Silent Lucidity (8-5) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Without Equal 8-1 (8-4) In rear, some headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 4th of 6, 13l behind Tillietudlem (9-3) at Thirsk 2m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Marino Prince (FR) 12-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Astronomical (9-6) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Papa's Princess 20-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, unable to reach leaders, 4th of 12, 4l behind Red Skipper (8-7) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Parchment (IRE) 80-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 11l behind Eijaaz (9-8) at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) gd.
Lady Norlela 100-1 (8-8) Held up mid-division and keen, not much room on inside and lost place over 5f out, headway over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 6l behind Eijaaz (9-8) at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) gd.
Amir Pasha (UAE) 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on and every chance until no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Drop The Hammer (8-11) at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Funky Munky 16-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 9l behind Stellite (9-6) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Stephie 100-1 (9-6) Dwelt, behind, struggling halfway, 8th of 11, 16l behind Nuit Sombre (9-1) at Redcar 7f app clm stks (5) gf.
