soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish
held up in touch, chased leaders when not clear run 1f out, driven and kept on same pace inside final furlong, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, driven 2f out, ridden one pace when edged right inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden 1f out, stayed on to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
held up in touch, outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never reached leaders
led early, pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, lost place when short of room entering final furlong, no extra
switched right towards inside rail soon after start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, driven and kept on same pace final 100 yards, unable to challenge
This looks a bit stronger than the usual meeting opener. Rag Tatter led until headed close home over 6f at Nottingham so this stiff 5f looks ideal and he's on the inside. Mama Africa has showed good pace in both starts over the minimum while Little Miss Lola didn't enjoy the soft ground at Carlisle after a much better run there earlier. Sir Viktor looked certain to win when going clear over 6f at Yarmouth but weakened near the finish. Lou's Diamond is yet another who made the early running on his latest start at Thirsk and with so many front-runners in the line-up the newcomer CELESTATION, who is a half-sister to several winners including November Handicap winner Conduct, could swoop late and pass them all.
Rag Tatter 25-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Eaton Square (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Sir Viktor (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Led, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Pranceleya (8-13) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul.
Western Presence 8-1 (8-12) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 11 3/4l behind La Casa Tarifa (8-10) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Celestation Excelebration filly out of Coventina.
Harbour Lightning 17-2 (8-11) Towards rear, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Coolfitch (9-0) at Carlisle 5f (5) gs in Jul.
Little Miss Lola 7-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Cuppacoffee (9-12) at Carlisle 5f stks (5) gs in Jul.
Lou's Diamond 50-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3l behind Fashion Queen (9-0) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Mama Africa (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Fashion Queen (9-0) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
A Bit Of Ginger Camacho filly out of Hel's Angel.