chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression
in touch, effort to chase winner over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
in touch, led 3f out, driven and stayed on final 2f
towards rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with leading pair
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, switched right to race alone on stands side rail over 4f out, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
missed break and stumbled start, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out until inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
in touch, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
MOODY TUNES catches the imagination for a race of this nature and is the first name on the team sheet. Just Five poses a live threat and is respected as the main danger, while Cono Zur, who is tried in blinkers for the first time, is more than capable of playing a strong role if he copes with the ground. Bajan Pride also has reasonable claims on the form book but faces a stiff test at the weights. Similar comments apply to Bolodenka, who will handle the ground but, as he hasn't won a race since November 2008, he can be a frustrating character to have on your side. However, Moody Tunes, who was on a mark of 87 just two months ago; is an old hand in claimers and has the most compelling case for support.
Bolodenka (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden to challenge, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Sir George (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Just Five (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, driven 3f out, stayed on under pressure to dispute 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, lost 3rd post, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-13) at Hamilton 1m clm stks (6) gd.
Moody Tunes 40-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, struggling final 3f, 11th of 17, 8l behind Our Joe Mac (9-0) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Old Firm 25-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, weakened over 3f out, last of 9, 25l behind Miami Gator (8-13) at Hamilton 1m clm stks 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Wigwam Willie (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, lost place 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 11l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-13) at Hamilton 1m clm stks (6) gd.
Bajan Pride 6-1 (8-13) Raced wide, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Zubova (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m clm stks 0-70 (6) gd.
Cono Zur (FR) 3-1 (8-8) Chased winner until ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Miami Gator (9-2) at Carlisle 1m 3yo clm (6) sft.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 17-2 (8-10) Very slowly away, keen in rear, never a factor, 7th of 11, 11l behind Kimberley Downs (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Ten To The Dozen 66-1 (8-5) Missed break, always detatched in rear, last of 14, 20l behind Braille (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Step To It (IRE) 40-1 (8-1) Tracked winner, led 8f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 19l behind Sharp Sovereign (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
