with leader, led 2nd to 3rd, 4th and ridden when fell 3 out
led to 2nd, led again 3rd, headed 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
always prominent, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra towards finish
in touch, went 2nd after 3 out, led approaching last, ran on well
pulled hard, held up, behind from 4th, tailed off
pulled hard, held up, headway 3rd, wandered approaching 4th, every chance when fell 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, never near leaders
raced keenly, held up towards rear, jumped left 2nd, in touch when not much room and fell 3 out
held up, mistake 4th, headway 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, headway when hampered and unseated rider 3 out
With the champion on board, Callisto Moon can pay to support, and in a race in which the market should be a guide, Marju's Gold, Torba and Tina's Ridge are all to be noted. Callisto Moon was only a cheap purchase, but showed that he had some ability on the level when scoring at Warwick in April. However, he has looked better in defeat since going timber topping, and a reproduction of his unlucky second at Stratford in July should be good enough. He probably would have won that day had he not made a mistake at the last, and although beaten on merit last time, that was on softer ground. The McCain stable always does well round here, so Marju's Gold, a middle-distance maiden on the Flat, is worth noting in the market, while Torba only had four runs on the level and is with the right trainer. Tina's Ridge picked up a couple of minor races on the Flat, but may find the ground too fast here, and preference is for Callisto Moon.
Bellapais Boy 66-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, 15th of 16, 21l behind Potentiale (8-6) at Beverley 1m 2f stk 0-55 (6) gf in May (Flat).
Bellestani 100-1 (10-9) In rear, well behind when hit 4th, 9th of 13, 44l behind Tension Point (10-12) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Jul.
Callisto Moon Evensfav (10-12) In touch, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 9, 28l behind News of The Day (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (3) sft in Jul.
Falcon's Fire (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Mister Jingles (9-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf (Flat).
Lets Get Cracking (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Hit 2nd, mid-division until 4th, soon behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by Soliya (11-3) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) sft, 11 ran.
Marju's Gold 6-1 (8-9) Steadied start, ridden over 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 14l behind Bathwick Breeze (8-7) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun (Flat).
Mujamead 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, lost place 3 out, 6th of 13, 39l behind Devilfishpoker Com (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Jun.
Tina's Ridge (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Always rear division, 8th of 10, 8l behind Monkey Glas (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf (Flat).
Torba (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden, every chance over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 15, 3l behind Bidable (8-3) at Chepstow 1m fll hcp (5) gf (Flat).
Wassendale 25-1 (9-0) Took keen hold and always in rear, last of 9, 16l behind Jamboretta (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in May (Flat).
Out of Town 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon behind, last of 15, 49l behind Jenny Soba (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) gf (Flat).