chased leaders far side, outpaced halfway, ridden and kept on final 2f, never on terms
with leader stands side, led group 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, always behind and outpaced far side, tailed off 2f out
always behind stands side, tailed off over 1f out
chased winner far side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression
in touch far side, outpaced 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders far side, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all far side, drew clear over 1f out, pushed out, easily
dwelt, behind stands side, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders stands side, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead group 1f out, no chance with winner
led stands side group, headed 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader stand side, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression
Nonrunner
Count Almaviva sets the standard from a handicapping perspective but we will chance NORTHERN FLYER against him with Chambers as the other alternative. John Quinn's horses always have to be given a degree of respect and Northern Flyer, who is related to a number of German winners, rates an interesting prospect. With the trainer being patient with his charge, that could indicate that he has a degree of ability. Count Almaviva sets the benchmark for the assessor. He has had plenty of chances but by the same token his placings on soft going indicate that it won't be underfoot conditions that will be responsible for his demise. Chambers was easy to back at Catterick last time out. He looks fairly professional at his job and could rate as a little unfortunate to run up against something with a degree of ability. Dreamonandon toiled in the wash after Hartley bombed clear of his field in a Catterick maiden. Mister Tinktastic is a well-bred sort who is likely to command some respect in the market. He, and Ayr eyecatcher Mohawk Ridge, bid to land this prize for Michael Dods. Speed Dating looks in need of more time. Prime Mood was not disgraced in a big sales race at Doncaster but that won't have appeased those who had their fingers burnt when he was turned over at Musselburgh at 1/7. Starla Dancer has a distinct middle-distance pedigree so it would be no surprise to see her making strides next season..
Dreamonandon (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 6th of 11, 10l behind Hartley (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Embsay Crag 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 10l behind Big Apple Boy (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Freddie Bolt Diktat colt out of Birjand.
Gibson Square (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Always behind, last of 12, 32l behind Magaling (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Mister Tinktastic (IRE) Noverre gelding out of Psychic.
Mohawk Ridge 10-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Kyllachy Star (8-11) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) hvy in Sept.
Northern Flyer (GER) Hawk Wing colt, half-brother to 7f winner Novarra and 7f-1m winner Neptun.
Prime Mood (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders farside group, one pace, 7th of 21, 8l behind Awinnersgame (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Sept.
Speed Dating 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon ridden, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 11l behind Regal Lyric (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
York Key Bar 28-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Spiritofthewest (9-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Lady Zena 66-1 (8-5) Hampered and dwelt start, always behind and outpaced, 10th of 13, 23l behind Mary Mason (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Starla Dancer (GER) Danehill Dancer filly out of Starla.
Chambers (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Darcey (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Count Almaviva (USA) 12-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 7l behind Nizhoni Dancer (9-1) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Sept.
Bun Penny 40-1 (8-12) Jumped right start and soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 22l behind Hartley (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
