chased leaders, driven over 1f, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, always behind
chased leaders, effort halfway, soon beaten
towards rear, soon chased along, headway on outer over 2f, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
in touch, led 3f, driven over 1f, headed well inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f
held up, headway on outer 3f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, edged left and kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon beaten
held up, effort halfway, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f, staying on same pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f, one pace final furlong
REALT NA MARA should be backed to resume winning ways. River Thames, Whitbarrow and Cool Sands have solid claims and Jack Rackham could be one to go well at a price. The selection has been dropped by 4lbs following a poor run last time but that allows him to creep in at the head of this contest. That run was over a mile and he's far better suited by this trip having won and gone close over this course and distance and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. For those wishing to side with more recent formlines then Cool Sands and River Thames have to be high on the list having run some sound races here of late. Whitbarrow is another with some solid course form to his name but the handicapper knows where he is with all three and it could pay to look elsewhere. Cape Of Storms and Bold Diva are others to have run well here in the past but Jack Rackham could be an interesting punt for the brave. It's been some time since he showed any worthwhile form but Kyllachy's have a decent record here and he's well handicapped if the surface sparks a revival. He's a speculative alternative to the selection Realt Na Mara.
Realt Na Mara (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked winner, ridden along halfway, weakened over 2f, last of 4, 14l behind Mozayada (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Cool Sands (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden along and headway on inner over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Nightjar (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Loose Caboose (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed halfway, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 12l behind Charles Parnell (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Dec.
Jack Rackham 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, 18th of 21, 9l behind Misphire (8-12) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) With leader to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 12, 9l behind Sofia's Star (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
River Thames 9-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Charles Parnell (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Dec.
Replicator 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, hung right throughout, stayed on from over 1f out, not reached leaders, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Tag Team (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 8th of 14, 14l behind Elusive Hawk (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Jul.
Fulford 33-1 (9-3) Always rear division, last of 10, 7l behind The History Man (10-0) at Thirsk 6f app hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Cape of Storms 20-1 (8-9) Started slowly, always in rear, 9th of 10, 12l behind Tender Process (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Bold Diva 20-1 (8-4) Steadied start, settled in rear, headway 2f out, not clear run on inside rail over 1f out, slightly checked, ridden and found nothing, 9th of 12, 3l behind Musical Script (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
