chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 1f out
always behind
slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
veered badly left start and refused to race
led, headed halfway, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, drifted right and led well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden and headway when hung left well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
A weak maiden can go to Haedi who may have had excuses on his two runs to date and he gets the nod ahead of Alto Vertigo. The selection didn't act on the heavy ground when last seen and may well have needed the experience on his debut at Beverley. He certainly doesn't look to be a stable star and may not progress until next year, however he would not need to be a lot better than a plater to beat these. Alto Vertigo has finished second on both of his starts to date, however he has been easily brushed aside although he arguably sets the bench mark in regards to form. Van Ruymbeke was an expensive purchase but it appears that connections are not sure as to which is his best trip, so of more interest may be the unraced Thermidor, a 300,000 guineas son of Giant's Causeway. It is disconcerting that he is yet to see the racecourse at four years of age, however he would need to be no world beater to score today. At a price Flying Princess may go well with first-time blinkers applied, however Haedi is fancied to win at the third attempt.
Alto Vertigo 4-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Zamalik (9-5) at Hamilton 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Cumberland Road 125-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind The Salwick Flyer (8-9) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gs in Aug.
High Window (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 14l behind Just Lille (10-11) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in May.
Thermidor (USA) Giant's Causeway colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Van Ruymbeke (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Prominent and keen early, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 11, 10l behind Zamalik (9-5) at Hamilton 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Boppys Dream 33-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden halfway, one pace, 7th of 9, 5l behind Royal Composer (9-5) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Florentine Lady 50-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Moonlight Applause (8-12) at Ripon 5f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
Rose of Inchinor 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders stands' side, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18, 10l behind Zap Attack (8-1) at Thirsk 6f app hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Slip Star 7-1 (9-4) Led for 1f, chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 7l behind Red Blooded Woman (8-12) at Chester 1m mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Ducal Regancy Red 66-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Royal Composer (9-5) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Haedi 11-2 (8-12) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 16l behind Eternal Legacy (9-7) at Newcastle 7f mdn fll (5) sft in Jun.
Johnston's Glory (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 13l behind Red Blooded Woman (8-12) at Chester 1m mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Royal Encore Royal Applause filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f-1m and over hurdles.
Bovered (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 8th of 11, 18l behind Zamalik (9-5) at Hamilton 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Flying Princess (IRE) 200-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 26l behind Wolf River (9-3) at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
