behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led over 9f out, headed over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 9f out, tracked leader, challenged over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, lost place well over 2f out, soon weakened and eased
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on until no extra final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well
in touch, effort 3f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, switched outside and headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner
Greenwich Meantime looked a reformed character on his first outing for Richard Fahey when scoring at Thirsk over a seemingly inadequate trip last month and is taken to follow up off his 6lb higher mark with Most Definitely and Dr Sharp rated the main dangers. The selection showed respectable form for Lynda Ramsden last year but always looked a difficult ride; however, the way that he won at Thirsk suggests that he has turned over a new leaf since joining Fahey's yard. Numero Due has a nice racing weight and should appreciate this faster ground than on his return at Catterick, while Double Obsession is capable but may need a run or two to put him spot on and a softer surface would probably help. Chris Thornton's Lets Roll should improve for his recent return and is another to consider along with Most Definitely, especially now that the latter's trainer Tim Easterby is back among the winners. Tom Tate's Dr Sharp is more than capable of taking a hand if fit enough for his reappearance but preference is for Greenwich Meantime, who is taken to win again as he tackles his optimum trip.
Savannah Bay 33-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 15l behind Cold Turkey (9-3) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Ten Carat 20-1 (8-10) In touch, weakened over 4f out, 25th of 34, 35l behind Sergeant Cecil (9-8) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Double Obsession 66-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 16, 35l behind Mikao (8-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Balyan (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, 14th of 17, 17l behind Courageous Duke (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Lets Roll 12-1 (8-13) In touch, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 4l behind Mikao (8-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Most Definitely (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-5) Held up, in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Tempsford (9-8) at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Sept.
Dr Sharp (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Led, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind The Nawab (8-2) at York 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Oct.
Toldo (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Held up mid-division, lost place over 3f out, 8th of 10, 26l behind London Express (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Greenwich Meantime 11-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcap (5) gd beating Charlotte Vale (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Stoop To Conquer 6-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 20, 6l behind Dundry (8-12) at York 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in May.
Sahem (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Started slowly, always behind, last of 11, well behind Sporting Gesture (8-6) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.
Numero Due 15-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Maneki Neko (8-7) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
