behind, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
behind, effort over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, led 2f out, edged right final furlong, ran on well
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
always behind, tailed off final 2f
with leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
outpaced behind, never dangerous
A difficult race in which Snowflight is chanced ahead of Gweebara and Silkie Smooth. Snowflight was particularly well backed ahead of his recent outing at Newcastle and while his performance on the day fell well below expectations, it is worth chancing that it was a one-off and at the likely odds, we are happy to play. Gweebara is sure to be popular as an inmate of Kevin Ryan. Still a maiden, he has been campaigned at the top level and cannot be discounted despite a moderate draw. Silkie Smooth has been quietly fancied ahead of her two starts. Traditionally held up, she may need to be campaigned a little nearer to the pace in order to be fully effective. Jafaru is bred to be better with age and should be watched accordingly. Mick Is Back ran incredibly green on debut and should have come on for the experience at Haydock Park. Tullythred has the plum draw but is from a yard that have had problems earlier in the season so some improvement can be anticipated. Just Oscar has shown glimpses of speed but does not appear to be anything out of the ordinary. Snowflight demands a degree of faith be kept after that heavy defeat but we are prepared to give him one more chance.
Bowman's Boy (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Raced leaders to halfway, 6th of 7, 18l behind Codeword (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul.
Dee Valley Boy (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind and stumbled after 1f, always outpaced, 7th of 9, 23l behind Domino Dancer (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Gweebarra 3-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Medicine Path (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Just Oscar (GER) 28-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left from well over 1f out, went 3rd final strides, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Hart of Gold (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Mick Is Back 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced after 1f, 4th of 7, 12l behind Celtic Sultan (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Pace Telecom Flyer (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Outpaced in rear, 9th of 12, 10l behind Apollo Five (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Salto Chico 100-1 (9-3) Pushed along behind and outpaced, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 11l behind Frosty Night (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Snowflight Evensfav (9-3) Raced keenly in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 5l behind Valbenny (8-12) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm in Jul.
Tullythered (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Swerved left start, always behind, 8th of 9, well behind Dickie Le Davoir (8-11) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) hvy in May.
Cadi May 50-1 (8-4) Raced stand side group, behind and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous after, 9th of 16, 13l behind Yerevan (8-8) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) gd in Jun.
Silkie Smooth (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) In touch, effort approaching final furlong, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Medley (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (3) gf in Jul.
Taran Tregarth 40-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 9l behind Sad Times (8-13) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Jul.
Jafaru 28-1 (9-3) Keen , chased leaders, hung left and weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, 24l behind Kalgoorlie (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul.
