in touch, brief effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
made all, held on well final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, lost place over 3f out, no danger after
towards rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
A trapy claimer here with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Alisdanza, Inside Story and Siena Star and the tentative vote is given to Alisdanza. The selection was a fair third behind Double Ransom last time out. That form looks rock solid in the context of this race and with his yard continuing in good form he looks the one to be on. Inside Story rates the main danger on his best form as the step back up to this trip should suit. However he has shown very little of late so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Siena Star is another that could go well but his best form of late has been over a shorter trip and he looks opposable on that basis. Donna's Double was a fair fourth behind Dum Mac last time and is another with place claims but he is best off a strong pace and as that does not look certain he looks worth taking on. Of the remainder Mobane Flyer is from a yard in top form and is worth a cautionary look in the market but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Alisdanza.
Berkhamsted (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Led for 1f, tracked leader, challenged and upsides 2f out, soon driven and found nil, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Secretary General (8-8) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Inside Story (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Slowly away, always towards rear, 11th of 16, 15l behind Up Tempo (9-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf.
Mobane Flyer 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 13, 11l behind Dispol Foxtrot (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (3) gd in Sept.
Atlantic Ace 50-1 (9-0) Slowly away, outpaced behind, 13th of 16, 17l behind Up Tempo (9-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf.
Ruby Legend 12-1 (8-8) Held up, always behind, last of 16, 16l behind Cleaver (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Siena Star (IRE) 22-1 (8-4) Towards rear, driven and switched right 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 7th of 15, 7l behind Oldenway (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) gf.
Galloping Gertie 50-1 (9-5) Slowly away, always behind, pushed along, 7th of 8, 14l behind Webbow (9-10) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Mar.
Airedale Lad (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 12th of 15, 10l behind Oldenway (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) gf.
Donna's Double 11-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 16, 4l behind Dium Mac (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gd.
Fit To Fly (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Kirkhammerton (8-12) at Southwell 1m stk (7) fbs.
Spring Time Girl 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, 12th of 16, 16l behind Up Tempo (9-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf.
Awaken 14-1 (8-5) Held up, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 3l behind Gramada (9-1) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Alisdanza 4-7fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, no extra close home, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Double Ransom (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 1f clm (6) gf.
