raced stand side, dwelt, always behind
led far side group, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
led far side group and overall leader over 1f out, driven out
tracked leaders and keen stand side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up stands side group, ridden halfway, stayed on final 2f
behind stands side group, not clear run from halfway
in touch stands side group, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, stands side group, led stand side group and hung badly left over 1f out, kept on inside last
chased leaders stands side group, weakened over 1f out
mid-division stands side group, never dangerous
close up stands side group, weakened over 2f out
in touch stands side group, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders stands side group, ridden and every chance over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, one pace
with leaders stands side group, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon beaten
with leaders, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong
chased leaders stands side, outpaced from 2f out
slow into stride, soon prominent stands side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace
always behind far side group, tailed off over 1f out
chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on and carried left from over 1f out
chased leaders stands side group, one pace, no impression from 2f out
in touch stands side group, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
behind, ridden and not much room 2f out, no impression after
chased leaders, lost place after 2f
slow into stride, behind, stayed on final 2f, never on terms
Nonrunner
This is a competitive renewal of the biggest race of the year here, and Violette, Ba Foxtrot, Bonnie Prince Blue and Bow Bridge look to be the leading players and the vote is given to the first mentioned. The fact that Seb Sanders has decided to come to Redcar to ride Violette instead of riding the well-fancied Pedrillo in the Cambridgeshire, should be taken as a hint. Her stable continue in top form and from a good draw she is taken to win again. Ba Foxtrot rates as the main danger as he was a good fourth in a Group 2 race at Newbury last time behind Cool Creek. However, his stable have struggled to find winners recently and at the likely odds he looks worth taking on. Bonnie Prince Blue is one of the least-exposed runners in the field and he was a good winner when defeating Memphis Man last time at Windsor. However, that form has since been let down and unless there is strong market support it is probably worth opposing him. Bow Bridge would have a chance on her early season form but she has not progressed as expected. However, the return to this slightly softer surface should suit and she could be capable of a big run at a decent each-way price. Signor Peltro, Dhekraa and Crosby Hall are others to consider in what is an ultra-competitive race, but for the winner we are happy to return to the Sir Mark Prescott-trained Violette.
Angaric (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 17, 7l behind Valentino Swing (8-12) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Bajan Parkes (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Sept.
Misu Bond (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, hampered and lost place over 4f out, no danger after, 11th of 13, 7l behind Cool Creek (8-12) at Newbury 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Colorus (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 14l behind Godfrey Street (8-12) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) hvy in Sept.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 22-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind City of Troy (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo stk (4) gf in Sept.
Louie Louie (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Anna Pavlova (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Signor Peltro 22-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept beating Imperial Gain (8-11) by 2l, 16 ran.
Violette 9-4fav (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept beating Gallery Girl (8-8) by 3l, 12 ran.
Dhekraa (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Come Out Fighting (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Sept.
Bow Bridge 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Curtail (8-11) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
Ba Foxtrot 12-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 2l behind Cool Creek (8-12) at Newbury 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Crosby Hall 9-4fav (9-4) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, headed post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Surely Truly (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Violette (8-8) at Ayr 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Overstayed (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) In touch, ridden and effort when edged right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 5l behind High Curragh (8-9) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Silver Crest 5-2 (9-1) Dwelt, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chester 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Pickett (9-3) by a hd, 9 ran.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division far side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 19, 1 1/2l behind Princess Cleo (8-6) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Sept.
Cheap N Chic 33-1 (8-8) Raced centre, driven halfway, never able to challenge, 6th of 23, 6l behind Expensive (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sept.
Fancy You (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, some headway final furlong but never reached leaders, 8th of 14, 12l behind Nantyglo (8-11) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul.
Bonnie Prince Blue 5-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, driven out, won at Windsor 6f nov med aut stk (5) gd in Aug beating Memphis Man (9-4) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Certain Circles (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, last of 8, 11l behind Palace Episode (8-13) at York 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
King's Revenge 7-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, just held, 2nd of 15, hd behind Clare Hills (8-9) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft in May.
Out The Ordinary 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders stand side, chased along halfway, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Guto (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Countrywide Belle 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven over 3f out, soon weakened, 16th of 20, 11l behind Prince of Love (8-6) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Our Sheila 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, jinked left start, switched right and behind, pushed along halfway, stayed on towards finish, 7th of 15, 10l behind Musical Guest (9-6) at Carlisle 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
Hill of Almhuim (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, not clear run and switched right 2f out, ridden and headway when edged right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Yankee George (8-13) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Bella Fiorella (IRE) 50-1 (7-6) Dwelt, always behind, last of 15, 14l behind Guto (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
