led for 2f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to go 2nd over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong
in touch, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out,
held up, smooth headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, kept on well
led after 2f and raced keen, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, weakened 2f out
always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no extra final furlong
The usual suspects on view and from a shortlist that includes Rotuma, Desert Hawk, Red Chairman and Thornaby Green, we stick with the first named. The selection is not the easiest to catch right but Michael Dods has booked a fair apprentice this afternoon and with past form over course and distance, Rotuma makes plenty of appeal. Desert Hawk is invariably backed for contests of this nature and seldom delivers. He was favourite for a similar race at Yarmouth earlier this week and was held. Red Chairman is sure to try and take them on from the front. He did not do a lot wrong at Pontefract and is worth another look in the market. He may have fellow trailblazer, Thornaby Green there for company. The Mighty Ogmore has ability but is unreliable. Dechiper has ran well at this track previously and might be worth another look should the market speak in her favour. Danalova is improving albeit off a very modest base figure. Rotuma is at least proven on course, distance and ground and is offered the most tentative of nods.
Thornaby Green 5-1 (8-11) In touch, led after 4f, headed over 3f out, one pace after, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Neil's Legacy (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Desert Hawk 7-2fav (8-13) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Danzare (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf.
Noble Edge 100-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Top Jaro (9-6) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gd in Jun.
Epicurean 9-1 (8-4) Always rear division, 11th of 13, 13l behind The Pen (8-1) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Rotuma (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 8l behind Neil's Legacy (8-9) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Dechiper (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 4l behind Best Of The Lot (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gs in Jun.
Moonlight Fantasy (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Chased leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 17, 23l behind Royal Flynn (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in May.
Richtee (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 18l behind Grey Samurai (10-2) at Beverley 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (6) hvy.
Thunderclap 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 18l behind Dubai Dreams (8-11) at Southwell 1m banded stk (H) fbs in Jan '05.
Troodos Jet 33-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 15l behind Pay Time (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul '06.
The Mighty Ogmore 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Neil's Legacy (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Danalova 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, rallied final furlong, kept on, no impression on first 2, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Nota Liberata (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Dream On Dreamers (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 19l behind Dispol Peto (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs.
Red Chairman 6-1 (8-12) Led, driven over 1f out, staying on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Flighty Fellow (9-13) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Bahhmirage (IRE) 25-1 (7-9) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, struggling over 2f out, 11th of 12, 8l behind Moves Goodenough (8-11) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
