prominent, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
soon steadied, held up, raced keenly, progress halfway, not clear run over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
held up, raced keenly, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, gradually lost good position, not clear run on inside from over 2f out until switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well to take 2nd post
always behind
prominent, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders on outside, challenging entering final furlong, kept on
led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
An above average claimer in which PADDY BEAR is the pick with Stellite and Dream Express the dangers. The selection dotted up in a Catterick seller and while connections have gone on record as saying that he has had problems, the trip should suit him better than most. Stellite is a seven furlong specialist. He wouldn't want any further rain to hit the area. Dream Express does not look the most trustworthy of characters. He was somewhat reluctant in victory at Beverley though the figures make a compelling enough case. Teachers Choice has more duckeggs than a farm shop but some of his Irish form looks smart. Ice Planet was once a progressive handicapper for Dandy Nicholls, it is hard to believe how quickly it has all gone to pieces. Strabinios King is arguably better on the all-weather rather than on the turf. Chin Wag might find this on the sharp side. Another Luke appears to have not trained on whilst the others have stones to find on the official BHA handicapper's figures. Paddy Bear can prosper again.
Teachers Choice (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 16th of 23, 14l behind Pax Soprana (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp 0-80 gd.
Dream Express (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden and hampered over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, driven to lead final 75 yards, won at Beverley 7f sell stks (6) gf beating Spin Again (9-3) by 1l, 11 ran.
Strabinios King 6-1 (9-3) Prominent, raced keenly, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 10l behind Mocha Java (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f app clm stks (6) pol in Jun.
Stellite 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 9l behind Royal Destination (9-11) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Another Luke (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 10l behind Hitches Dubai (9-8) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf.
Chin Wag (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) In rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, faded inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Ensnare (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Ice Planet 8-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Gift Horse (9-4) at Ayr 6f clm stks (5) gd in May.
Paddy Bear 4-1 (9-0) Led 1f, chased leader after, ridden to lead and hung left after 1f out, soon clear, won at Catterick 6f sell stks (6) gs beating Ingleby Princess (8-9) by 4l, 9 ran.
Rascasse 100-1 (7-9) Always behind, 7th of 8, 26l behind Zefooha (9-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
James Street (IRE) 80-1 (8-2) Ridden 3f out, always towards rear, 8th of 10, 19l behind Kargan (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.