led for 1f, chased leaders, switched left to chase winner over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, kept on but always held by winner
in touch, headway and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
always behind, tailed off final 3f
chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, hampered and unseated rider after 3f
always towards rear
took keen hold, tracked leaders, slipped and unseated rider after 3f
mid-division until weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final 3f
led after 1f, carried left by loose horse from 2f out, kept on well, eased close home
Nonrunner
A competitive opener in which Celtic Spa is suggested ahead of mainly Fabrian, Northside Lodge and War Owl. Having won over a mile here in July from a two-pounds lower mark, Celtic Spa caught the eye making late headway at Sandown last time, suggesting that a step up in trip might suit today. That could well prove the case. That said, game Leicester winner in a similar event, Northside Lodge, and Fabrian, who looks competitively weighted and goes well for his rider, will prove no push-overs. Of the others, War Owl is three pounds below a winning mark from last summer and Jacaranda is closely weighted with Northside Lodge on the basis of the Leicester race referred to. Finally, Villaricca is a lightly-raced Sir Michael Stoute runner that will probably appreciate a drop in trip from 12 furlongs last time. You could make a case for one or two others but, overall, we are happy to side with Celtic Spa.
Wee Dinns (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, headway 3f out, ridden, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Gavroche (9-11) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (4) gd.
Black Falcon (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon behind, 15th of 16, well behind Rawdon (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp (4) gs.
Freak Occurence (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong and soon hampered, not recover, 9th of 12, 9l behind Iffy (8-12) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Son of Greek Myth (USA) 5-2 (9-10) Led to over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Ball Boy (8-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.
Northside Lodge (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Pulled hard, tracked leader, led 7f out, headed 2f out, ridden to lead again inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf beating Press Express (8-10) by a shd, 7 ran.
Vracca 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 17l behind Etching (8-6) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Chapter (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Golden Fury (9-4) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (4) gd.
Celtic Spa (IRE) 33-1 (7-13) Slowly into stride, always behind, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Oonagh Maccool (8-6) at Sandown 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Hatch A Plan (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 6l behind Northside Lodge (9-1) at Leicester 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
Mostarsil (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Held up, in touch, ridden over 3f out, faded, 6th of 14, 8l behind Desert Island Disc (9-5) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (D) gf in Aug '04.
Jacaranda (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Silverhay (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gd.
Villarrica (USA) 8-1 (8-5) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Sporting Gesture (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (4) gf.
Fabrian 16-1 (8-5) Chased leader, ridden and hung right from over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 14, nk behind Coppice (9-5) at Leicester 1m hcp (5) gf.
War Owl (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 12l behind Cool Hunter (9-8) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
