held up, mistake 3rd, ridden approaching 8th, soon weakened
with leader to 8th, ridden after 3 out, led approaching last, stayed on
in touch, ridden approaching 7th, hit 8th, weakened 3 out
led, not fluent 6th, headed 7th, ridden to lead again 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra flat
chased leaders, 6th and weakening when fell 7th
held up in rear, mistake 6th, hampered 7th, soon ridden, weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, led 7th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakening when mistake last
Marathea, Friendly Request and Reem Two are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the nomination is given to the progressive Marathea. The selection has been in the form of her life of late and won well last time out when beating Vivante. Granted this is much more competitive and she is rising in the weights but she again has conditions to suit and will be hard to beat. Friendly Request rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when defeating Pequenita but that form has since been let down and it was on a much softer surface so he is passed over today. Reem Two is another worthy of respect but she tends to run in snatches and may be outpaced at a vital stage of the race. Qualitair Pleasure is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he ran as if in the handicappers grip last time and for that reason we will leave him alone today. Michaels Dream is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but this is a much tougher race than the race he won last time out and he may struggle under his penalty. We are therefore happy to stick with Marathea who is taken to lead them home.
Calomeria 13-2 (10-10) Held up, struggling from 4 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Dancing Pearl (11-12) at Doncaster 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Michaels Dream (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, led approaching 4th, clear approaching 3 out until approaching last, driven clear flat, won at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Aug beating Fiddles Music (10-3) by 11l, 8 ran.
Reem Two 9-2 (10-12) Prominent and keen, every chance from 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, not quicken flat, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Separated (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (E) gs in Aug.
Murphy's Nails (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Led, mistake and headed 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Spirit Of Tenby (10-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gf in May.
Friendly Request 9-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, led on bit 2 out, driven clear approaching last, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in Aug beating Pequenita (11-1) by 13l, 6 ran.
Qualitair Pleasure 8-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 6th of 14, 14l behind Slalom (11-2) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gd in Aug.
Marathea (FR) 3-1fav (10-3) In touch, led travelling well 2 out, ridden approaching last, all out, won at Worcester 3m amt hcp hdl (F) gf in Aug beating Vivante (9-13) by a hd, 20 ran.
Big Wheel 5-1jt-fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 5th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next, 4th of 12, 13l behind Red Nose Lady (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (G) gs in Jul.
