unseated rider start
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly away, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, just held on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
in rear, ridden and headway final furlong, kept on well towards finish, just held
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Incomparable and Ichimoku won their respective divisions of a handicap over track and trip last time. Both have been upped 6lb but Michael Kenneally's claim negates most of that on Ichimoku. Choca'A'Moca and White Flag have both slipped down the weights and showed signs of a return to form on their latest outings, but a tentative vote goes to MANATEE BAY. An apprentice's allowance ensures he can race off the same mark as when beaten only a head at Hamilton last month. As her name implies, Bondi Beach Babe is a sister to last year's winner Bondi Beach Boy, but she's been drawn high for her handicap debut.
Manatee Bay 15-2 (9-8) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Cadeaux Pearl (9-2) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Bondi Beach Babe 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, lost place well over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind War Spirit (9-5) at Doncaster 5f mdn stks (5) sft.
Major Muscari (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Last pair, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Billy Red (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Mey Blossom 12-1 (9-0) Raced stand side, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 17, 7l behind Lady Poppy (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Incomparable 9-1 (8-6) Prominent, took keen hold early, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs beating Decision By One (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ichimoku 25-1 (8-9) Prominent, lost place 3f out, switched left and rallied from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged right, ran on, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs beating Adiator (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Choc'a'moca (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Raced stand side, midfield, headway over 1f out, every chance inside inside final furlong, no chance with far side group, 3rd of 17, 2 1/4l behind Lady Poppy (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Sophie's Beau (USA) 100-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, 19l behind Medam (8-13) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
White Flag 22-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 6, hd behind Tinsill (9-7) at Hamilton 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Rostrum Farewell 20-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 14l behind Royal Brave (9-4) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Spoken Words 66-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Hab Reeh (10-13) at Hamilton 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Lady Montenegro 14-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 12l behind Fathom Five (9-9) at Ripon 6f app hcp (6) gd.
Sharp Shoes 33-1 (8-4) Tracked leader and raced towards far side, lost place over 1f out, 10th of 13, 9l behind Windforpower (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct.
