tracked leader, ridden to chase winner and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in rear, struggling from 5f out
mid-division, ridden and some headway 3f out, never nearer
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and edged right final furlong, ran on (hand timed)
dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 4f out, some headway 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out
FIREBEAM's ability to handle the surface has to be taken on trust, but his debut second to King Of Jazz at Doncaster earlier this month is the best piece of form on offer. Willie Haggas' charge gets the nod ahead of Striking The Wind, who posted an improved effort when runner-up over today's trip at Beverley last week. Muffin McLeay has a bit to find with the selection on recent running but Rio's Rosanna may do better dropping back in trip while newcomer Robemaker cost 82,000gns and is worth noting.
All Right Now 12-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, pushed along and soon in touch and keen, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Katmai River (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Blonde Maite Ballet Master gelding out of Ace Maite.
Captain Slow Monsieur Bond gelding out of Tayovullin.
Carsington 100-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 7th of 10, 20l behind Devotion To Duty (8-13) at Haydock 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gs in May '09.
Rio's Rosanna (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on inside, outpaced when switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Mainland (9-11) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Al Raqi 13-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, last of 10, 29l behind Askaud (8-7) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Firebeam 12-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in touch centre, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind King Of Jazz (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Little Black Book (IRE) 80-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, outpaced, last of 16, well behind I Love Me (8-2) at Newmarket 7f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sep.
Robemaker Oasis Dream colt out of Regal Velvet.
Spartan Spirit (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Dwelt in rear, outpaced halfway, ran on final furlong, better for race, 4th of 5, 8l behind Choral (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Striking The Wind (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Led, hard driven over 2f out, strongly challenged entering final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 7, ns behind Ektibaas (8-12) at Beverley 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Vibration Cadeaux Genereux gelding out of Vivianna.
Muffin Mcleay (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear centre, hung right over 3f out, soon switched to race stands' side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 10l behind King Of Jazz (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Moonlight Mystery 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression, 7th of 18, 8l behind Qushchi (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll mdn (4) gs in Oct.
