chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
led, ridden 2f out, caught close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on inside final furlong
went right start, soon chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
hampered start, held up in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home
tracked leader, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, effort inside final furlong, stayed on
held up, not troubled leaders
held up mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
A tricky seller sees Piddies Pride, Full Spate and Snow Wolf shortlisted, with the selection being Piddies Pride. Course winner Full Spate's recent wins have come in claimers and he looks a major player at this selling level. Turn Me On is the highest rated of these based on just four runs and he cannot be ruled out even though it is disappointing to see Michael Bell reach for selling company with him so readily. Stagnite's form is more than solid enough to get a good mention at this level, although he is closely weighted with Smokincannon based on recent Catterick form, so that brings him into it too. Princely Vale is generally more at home at this level so keep an eye on him in the betting, and Snow Wolf ran well here from the 'wrong' side last time and is another to consider. Dropping to this grade last year worked the oracle for Piddies Pride around this time last year so she can go well but the remainder have more on their plate than is ideal, it would seem. Once again, then, for the selection, we will side with Piddies Pride.
Full Spate 10-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 12, 4l behind Celtic Thunder (8-11) at Haydock 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Stagnite 3-1fav (9-6) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind The Old Soldier (9-0) at Catterick 6f sll (6) frm.
Princely Vale (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Raced stands side, slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Namir (9-10) at Nottingham 6f sll hcp (6) frm.
Smokincanon 6-1 (8-9) With leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind The Old Soldier (9-0) at Catterick 6f sll (6) frm.
Snow Wolf 15-2 (9-0) Raced far side, prominent, driven to lead that group entering final furlong, not pace of leaders stands' side, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Further Outlook (9-1) at Folkestone 6f clm (5) gf in Jun.
My Girl Pearl (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Close up over 4f, 9th of 11, 8l behind Louphole (9-7) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Piddies Pride (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Raced stands' side, slowly into stride, outpaced, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 6l behind Russian Rocket (9-9) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Turn Me On (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders and keen, fading when hanging left over 1f out, 4th of 5, 2l behind Kahlua Bear (9-5) at Brighton 6f mdn aut stk (6) frm.
