mid-division, headway 7th, ridden after 3 out, went 3rd after next, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, hit 1st, struggling 6th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, hit 3 out, soon led, ridden and headed approaching last, soon held by winner
led 2nd until 3rd, led 5th, headed when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
mistake 3 out, mainly towards rear
mid-division, headway 7th, led approaching last, drew clear, comfortably
held up, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next, hit last
mid-division, not fluent 6th, headway 3 out, effort before next, weakened before last
always towards rear
took keen hold in mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
led until 2nd, led 3rd until 5th, led briefly when hit 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
JOY IN THE GUILD is preferred to Crouch End Flyer, Art Gallery and Ring Bo Ree. Crouch End Flyer is likely to prove popular having confirmed that he has the ability to win races when doing just that at Towcester but a 12lb rise makes his life more difficult. Thursday's Knight hails from a yard that does well here and is not devoid of ability so he's also considered whilst the booking of Aiden Coleman for Launceston ensures that that one's given a second look. Ring Bo Ree has yet to get to within twenty lengths of the winner in three outings but he starts life off at a realistic level for a yard that places their handicappers well; he has the bonus of De Giles in the saddle. He may attract support as may Art Gallery who travels down from Nottinghamshire to try and go one better than at Market Rasen. We're going to take a chance with Joy In The Guild though as she, too, has caught the eye in qualifying for a mark and is also partnered by one of the more promising conditionals. The market is likely to reflect her chances but everything looks to be in place for a bold show so we'll opt for Joy In The Guild.
Thursday's Knight (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 9th, jumped left 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 26l behind Orchard House (10-7) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs.
Briarhill Lad (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 7th of 12, 22l behind Winged d'Argent (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
Art Gallery 11-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on approaching last, not quicken flat, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Brousse En Feux (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
Launceston 9-2 (10-10) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden approaching 2 out, mistake and weakened quickly, last of 12, 41l behind Just Beware (10-3) at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Eddystone (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, 9th of 14, well behind Tootsie Too (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Sept.
Charles Street 2-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2 out, outpaced, 3rd of 6, 28l behind Whatdoidowiththat (9-11) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Joy In The Guild (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Held up, ridden after 6th, soon ridden, one pace, 5th of 11, 8l behind Phoenix Des Mottes (10-11) at N Abbot 2m 3f cnd mdn hdl (5) gd in Aug.
Heezagrey (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, behind from next, 6th of 9, well behind Otage De Brion (11-7) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Bethebestyoucanbe 12-1 (9-7) Never fluent, behind from 5th, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind My Skipper (10-2) at N Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Aug.
Bob's Temptation 250-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 7th of 11, 20l behind Dancing Mist (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Sept.
So Extreme 100-1 (10-0) Mid-division, hit 9th, ridden and struggling 11th, 7th of 11, 42l behind Loom (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Sept.
Little Hotpotch 100-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, lost place 4 out, 6th of 10, 50l behind How's Business (10-10) at Wetherby 2m 4yo fll hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Crouch End Flyer 9-1 (9-13) Always prominent, led going well after 3 out, drew clear approaching 2 out, unchallenged, won at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in May beating Immense (10-12) by 8l, 10 ran.
Coast Of Malabar (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Chased leader, dismounted when pulled up 5 out in race won by Coeur d'Alene (11-12) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr, 12 ran.
Ring Bo Ree (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear, mistake 4th, no impression, 11th of 16, well behind Cruchain (11-4) at Ludlow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Great Expense 100-1 (10-5) In touch on outside, weakened after 4th, behind after, 9th of 13, 34l behind Oceana Gold (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
