mid-division, changed leaders approached 5th, no impression from 2 out
held up headway 5th, outpaced approaching 2 out
held up mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, stayed on to chase winner, flat no impression
held up weakened 5th tailed off next
always towards rear, remainders after 3rd, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up behind, weakened from 5th, tailed off next
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression from next
keen and soon chasing leader, weakened 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led and raced keen hit 2 out, soon headed, weakened last
chased the leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, led after next, hung left, hit last, stayed on well
prominent, chased leader approaching 4th, ridden approaching 2 out in 4th and well held when fell last
chased leaders, outpaced 5th
held up in touch, weakened 5th, tailed off 3 out
always behind, tailed off approaching 3 out.
held up towards rear, outpaced 5th, no impression from after 3 out
A race that makes minimal appeal from a punting perspective but we side with STAGECOACH PEARL at the principle expense of You Never Said and Alberts Story. Despite proving easy to back, Sue Smith's charge did it nicely and confirmed the impression of his run in a bumper at Market Rasen and should have few issues about the likely going. You Never Said chased home the useful Red Harbour at Ascot on his British debut so has to be respected accordingly. Alberts Story was poor on the level but turned over a new leaf last time out. Cashmere Jack is well bred though was soon cast aside in his Wetherby debut. Moonwalking was once rated in the mid-80's on the level so is one to note in the market. Le Platino was well backed at Wetherby though did not impress with his hurdling technique. Surprise Pension had bits and pieces of form over middle distances on the level and could be best of the rest. Stagecoach Pearl gets the nod.
Alberts Story (USA) 28-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway to track leaders 4 out, every chance next, soon ridden, 1 length down last, one pace flat, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Caravel (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gf.
Arch 50-1 (10-7) Always behind, last of 11, well behind Razor Royale (10-9) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in Sept '07.
Le Platino (GER) 11-2 (10-12) Towards rear, not fluent 4th, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 43l behind Smoke And Mirrors (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Moonwalking 14-1 (10-12) Held up, took closer order 5th, soon chasing winner, weakened approaching last, 5th of 11, 14l behind Sharp Dresser (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Naledi 200-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, behind approaching 4 out, 8th of 12, well behind Enfant De Lune (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Not Now Lewis (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Burnt Oak (10-12) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Rennington Blue (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, no pressure final 2f, 4th of 10, 15l behind Wheyaye (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Scale Bank (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway after 4 out, never reached leaders, 6th of 10, 17l behind Luna Landing (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf.
Sir Douglas 150-1 (10-9) Led after first, ridden 3 out, headed next and soon weakened, 5th of 8, 34l behind Doeslessthanme (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Stagecoach Pearl 8-1 (11-1) Made all, ridden 3f out, stayed on gamely final 2f, won at Catterick 2m nhf (5) gd beating Bardolet (11-1) by 4 1/2l, 16 ran.
Surprise Pension (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) In touch, chased winner over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Covert Mission (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct (Flat).
You Never Said (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd before last, no impression, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Circus of Dreams (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft.
Paradise Walk 50-1 (10-5) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching next, 7th of 16, 26l behind Signalman (10-5) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Silver Bank 100-1 (10-5) In touch, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 11, 27l behind Benfleet Boy (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Cashmere Jack 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 47l behind Banquet (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov.
River Ardeche 50-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, keen, ridden, outpaced from 3 out, soon beaten, last of 5, well behind Balzaccio (10-12) at Haydock 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gf in Nov.
