always prominent, led approaching final 1f, driven out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
held up behind leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
close up until ridden over 2f out and soon weakened
chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway towards far side over 3f out, chased leader 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
narrow lead to 4f out, led again 3f out, headed approaching final 1f, kept on
stumbled start, soon close up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride and always behind
promient near standrail, led 4f out 3f out, weakened quickly
started very slowly, lost all chance and always behind
in touch until hard ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, some progress and carried head high 2f out, no impression over 1f out
took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
Nonrunner
ANOTHER TRY gets a speculative vote in the finale. Welsh Opera and Elkhorn would also be dangerous to rule out, while Fuzzy Cat travels a long way for this and is also respected. The last named won at Southwell last time out and, as a rare visitor to Yarmouth from the David Barron yard, he is one to seriously monitor in the betting. Similar comments apply to Elkhorn, who goes well on these straight courses and can be effective in this company. It does have to be a concern that all his best form has been at Redcar, though. Welsh Opera won here last month and has been consistent since then. The handicapper has given him a chance and a bold effort can be anticipated. However, Another Try holds similar claims and as he is likely to be available at more attractive odds, the Alan Jarvis-trained gelding gets the nod to land the finale.
Another Try (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 8l behind Sea Salt (8-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep.
Naomh Geileis (USA) 10-1 (9-12) Prominent, raced keenly, led after 2f, headed 6f out, hung right over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, last of 8, 36l behind Arty Crafty (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Cool Art (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Behind until ridden, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 10l behind Rudolph Schmidt (8-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol.
Welsh Opera 14-1 (7-13) Outpaced, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Feelin Foxy (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Secret City (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, riddena and lost place over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind La Gifted (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Divine Force 50-1 (8-8) Reared start, always behind, 9th of 11, 14l behind Comadoir (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Eliza Doolittle 15-2 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 13, 5l behind Gurteen Diamond (8-5) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn fll (5) pol in Sep.
Dancing Wave 16-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded, 8th of 11, 9l behind Speedy Guru (8-9) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Commander Wish 11-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, last entering straight, ran on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 7th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Briannsta (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol.
So Glamorous 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 14l behind Vertigo On Course (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Star Strider 22-1 (7-9) Raced keenly, steadied and switched right 4f out, no impression after, 11th of 16, 7l behind Sarah's Art (8-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Flashy Photon 8-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, switched left 5f out, behind, never a factor, 10th of 15, 14l behind Simple Rhythm (9-1) at Nottingham 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Scruffy Skip (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Hampered start, in rear, never in contention, 7th of 10, 7l behind Charlie Delta (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-52 (6) pol.
Fuzzy Cat 4-1fav (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, hung right from over 2f out, headway on outer from over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead close home (hand timed), won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Aug beating Monte Mayor Eagle (8-10) by nk, 14 ran.
Elkhorn 6-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Just Sam (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Nativity 33-1 (8-10) Behind, some headway under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 11l behind Abhainn (8-4) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
