tracked leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure inside final furlong, led near finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
with leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, headed near finish
dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, raced keenly, held up, always behind
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, driven and outpaced over 3f out, ridden and kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
It is significant that connections have opted to attempt to land a maiden with Tartan Gigha after three maiden outings already and with a mark of 80 he sets a fair standard. He gets the nomination after a promising effort at Great Leighs last time in what looked as a good a maiden as has been run at that venue to-date, that contest being won by the promising Stone Of Scone. The 8f trip might just have been stretching Tartan Gigha's stamina and the drop back to 7f is likely to suit. Hippolytus presumably surprised all involved with him when running the short priced favourite Storeyland very close at Redcar on his racecourse debut, the front two drawing the long way clear. That form was franked when Storeyland made a winning handicap debut two weeks ago off a mark of 70 and appears well handicapped. Nominal progression from that experience would see him emerge a big danger to Tartan Gigha. Salerosa was noted doing its best work in the closing stages in a Ripon maiden last month on ground that did not suit many. He cannot be left from calculations although the third from that Ripon maiden has been well beaten since.
Art Currency (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong, last of 6, 19l behind Bellomi (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Hippolytus 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Storyland (8-12) at Redcar 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) sft.
King of Sparta (USA) Van Nistelrooy colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
Royal Avenue (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division until weakened 2f out, 15th of 17, 20l behind Tiger Dream (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (5) gf.
Tartan Gigha (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader over 5f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Stone of Scone (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Urban Farmer Fantastic Light colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m7f.
White Rose George 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off over 2f out, last of 14, well behind Solar Spirit (8-11) at Pontefract 6f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Marramed 100-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 17l behind Mangham (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Our Dolly 66-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Romantic Verse (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Salerosa (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 3f out, one pace from over 2f out, 4th of 11, 6l behind City Bonus (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Starlight Girl 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, no impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Brixworth Scribe (8-9) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jun.
Climaxtackledotcom 14-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well, 3rd of 10, nk behind Great Charm (9-2) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
