always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, strongly pressed and headed inside final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 9th approaching straight, no extra from under 2f out
never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra from early straight
rear of mid-division, some headway early straight, kept on from over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, driven along from 2f out, no extra under pressure from over 1f out
mid-division, 9th 2f out, headway under pressure into 5th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, 6th entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
never better than mid-division, no impression and kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division best, kept on one pace under pressure in straight
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra from under 2f out
mid-division on outer, 10th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
always towards rear
rear of mid-division, 15th early straight, good headway from 2f out, went 2nd under pressure 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well to draw clear
chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened
led, headed over 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, headway on inner early straight, 6th under 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, some headway under pressure from 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 8th halfway, driven along from 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division on outer, driven along early straight, 11th over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest at finish
UK raiders have a fine record in this though there's nothing amongst today's eight entries of the calibre of last year's winner Dick Turpin. The most striking statistic is that not one of the past 11 winners has been drawn in single figures so nine of the entries can probably be dismissed on those grounds. The consistent Catalpa Sail is drawn 11, the same as Dick Turpin, but his trainer Dermot Weld appears to have a much better chance with MOONLIT GARDEN, who gets the vote after competing with distinction at pattern race level since her debut victory at the Curragh. She's the definite form pick though this is an unknown trip and it's possible that soft conditions may find her out. Johnny Murtagh has been booked for the French-trained Dereenatra, who didn't have much to do to last time to land a maiden in the Provinces but is presumably well regarded. David Evans has three entries though the surprise Ripon Listed winner Bathwick Bear, who is comfortably the best of them, is drawn one and has to concede weight all round. Tom Dascombe places his horses well so the presence of the once-raced Adorable Choice would be interesting if she gets in with a high draw due to a non-runner. Alan Swinbank doesn't waste money on false journeys which makes easy Newcastle winner Chin'n Tonic a possibility.
Bathwick Bear (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leader stand's side, led over 2f out stand's side group, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 6l behind Zebedee (9-0) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd.
Glendaragh (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra, 6th of 13, 7l behind Defining Year (9-0) at Listowel 7f 2yo mdn aut.
Safari Team (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol beating Charles Fosterkane (8-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
The Reaper (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd and challenged 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Warning Flag (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol.
Chin'n Tonic (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) In touch, effort 2f out to over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind My Single Malt (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2yo hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Dereenatra (IRE) (9-1) won at La Teste(FR) 7f 3yo stk sft in Jul, 10 ran.
Retreat Content (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leader over 6f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on for clear 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Makeynn (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
The Four Masters (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 6th of 8, 4l behind Treasure Beach (9-1) at Galway 7f 2yo hcp gf in Aug.
Tell The Wind (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Soon prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden straight, moderate 2nd and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Juliet Capulet (8-9) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gf.
Catalpa Sail (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Natalisa (8-12) at Down Royal 5f 2yo mdn gd.
Going Gaga (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Niggled along from early in mid-division, no extra from 2f out, 12th of 14, 16l behind Ancient Sands (8-12) at Down Royal 7f 2yo hcp 50-75 gd.
Gold Post 12-1 (9-3) Close up in 2nd, led 3f out, ridden straight, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Defining Year (9-0) at Listowel 7f 2yo mdn aut.
Long Time Coming (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outer in 5th, ridden over 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Knock Stars (9-0) at Curragh 6f 2yo hcp 50-80 sft.
Master Melody (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 9l behind Foot Perfect (8-12) at Navan 6f 2yo mdn aut fm in May.
Stand To Attention (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th after halfway, kept on from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 19, 5l behind Oracle (8-12) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn.
The Munster Maori (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Prominent on stands side, no extra from over 2f out, weakened, 19th of 22, 15l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Up The Dubs 10-1 (9-2) 5th of 16, 4l behind Paradizio (9-2) at Compiegne(FR) 7f stk sft in Jul.
Moonlit Garden (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, improved into close 4th and effort 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Dingle View (8-12) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Act Of Love (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th on outer entering straight, no impression, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Treasure Beach (9-1) at Galway 7f 2yo hcp gf in Aug.
Rudegirl (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) With leaders, effort 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Loukoumi (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Adorable Choice (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Behind and green, outpaced over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 6l behind Quiet Oasis (8-12) at Kempton 7f fll cond stks (3) pol.
Mama Sox (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Dwelt, towards rear, kept on without threatening from 2f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Webcast (8-3) at Down Royal 7f 2yo clm gd.
Just For Leo (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, effort well over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 12l behind First Class Favour (8-10) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Scarlet Rocks (IRE) (8-7) 9th of 11, 12l behind Chinese Wall (8-7) at Deauville(FR) 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Boogie Star 25-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and went right start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 12l behind Catalyze (8-9) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
