made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
chased leaders, hung left throughout, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, no impression on winner
slowly into stride, in rear, edged left over 1f out, never going pace to trouble leaders
held up, shaken up over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased winner, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
There's enough in Befortyfour's breeding to suggest that this softer surface should not hinder and the three-year-old gets the vote against his elders; Chief Editor and Loch Verdi join Moorhouse Lad, Peace Offering and Rowe Park on a rather lengthy list of dangers. The selection comes here on the back of a fair second at Newmarket, although those who backed him into favouritism that day may not agree. He has had a big reputation for a while after plenty of promise as a juvenile, and this Nunthorpe entry now needs to prove that he merits a crack at a bigger pot. Peace Offering won this race in 2006 and won well recently at Newmarket however his penalty makes life tough today. Rowe Park has ability but hasn't produced it on the track this season, so of more interest may be Chief Editor who returns from a 111 day absence. He has been progressive in handicap company and is another with big race entries in the future. Loch Verdi represents a stable having a fine season and she needs respect; progressive last season, this consistent daughter of Green Desert would probably prefer the sun to shine rather than the rain to fall. At a price Moorhouse Lad may be capable of better than recent efforts now race-fit, however it is Befortyfour who gets the nomination.
Peace Offering (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Made all, ridden approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 5f stk (3) gf in Jul beating Cute Ass (8-0) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Rowe Park 66-1 (9-5) Hood removed late, dwelt, held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Enticing (8-10) at Goodwood 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jul.
Befortyfour 11-10fav (9-12) Led, ridden 2f out, hung left and headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Dubai Princess (9-1) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Chief Editor 5-4fav (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, good headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr beating Canadian Danehill (9-4) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Invincible Force (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Green Manalishi (9-4) at Chester 6f lst stk (1) gd.
The Jobber (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, not quicken, 9th of 11, 5l behind Kay Two (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jul.
The Lord 25-1 (10-0) In touch, lost place and soon beaten over 2f out, 8th of 13, 6l behind Crimson Fern (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gs in Jun.
Moorhouse Lad 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Enticing (8-10) at Goodwood 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jul.
Loch Verdi 8-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, fading when edged left inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 3l behind Judd Street (8-12) at Newmarket 5f lst stk (1) gd in Oct.
