led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
soon struggling in rear, tailed off halfway, stayed on past beaten horses final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, led briefly over 2f out, one pace after
mid-division, headway over 7f out, ridden over 4f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, kept on, always held
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off, pulled up halfway
in touch, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, smooth headway 5f out, led on bit over 2f out, pushed out
mid-division until 6f out, tailed off
The usual diatribe about watching the market applies and we shall put up Qaraarat to see off Bob Casey and Aussie Deal. The selection didn't shape at all badly on introduction and as a son of In The Wings; the Shadwell castoff might find conditions to his liking. Bob Casey set off a fair old lick on debut at Worcester. He should have come on for the experience. Aussie Deal has a dour staying pedigree. The market is watched closely. Willowpattern races in the colours of Princess Anne so it would have been interesting to note whether any of her money forced her price down at Market Rasen. She will also be represented by Dhu Loch but Robert Thornton elects to be with the former. Nick Williams doesn't normally bother with bumper runners but he does have a good record when he aims horses at them so Quick Draw McGraw is of some interest. OK Katie is bred on flat lines and is a rare National Hunt runner for Ralph Beckett. Qaraarat is the call in a race that could throw up a number of future winners.
Bob Casey (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Led, headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner, lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 26l behind Megasue (10-7) at Worcester 2m nhf (5) gd.
He Be Cornish Karinga Bay gelding out of winning stayer The Swan.
Plasteredinweston (IRE) Leading Counsel gelding out of Mario's Dame.
Qaraarat (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Held up last, headway over 3f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Abou Ben (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jul.
Quick Draw McGraw Double Trigger gelding out of winning hurdler Cadal Queen.
Furmagiatt 40-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 16l behind Abou Ben (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jul.
Aussie Deal (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of Miss Tikrara.
Dhu Loch 14-1 (10-4) Towards rear, driven halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 37l behind Eighteenfifty (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd.
Ok Katie Slip Anchor mare, half-sister to winning stayer Our Monogram and 1m2f winner Starry Mary.
Rosie's Mate (IRE) Needle Gun mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
Sandy Denny (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Held up in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 9l behind Bob Run (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jun.
Taipan Lodge (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, behind final 5f, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Perfectus (10-12) at Worcester 2m nhf (5) gs in Jul.
Upton Scarlet (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Led and set slow pace, headed over 3f out, weakened, 7th of 12, 14l behind Hold Em (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Sept.
Willowpattern 7-2 (10-7) In touch, lost place over 4f out, soon beaten, 6th of 12, 34l behind Eighteenfifty (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd.
Bathwick Quest (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, 7th of 14, 29l behind Divali Princess (10-1) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Red Hot Joker Fraam filly, half-sister to winning chaser Red Jester.
