led, ridden along halfway, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, switched left, stayed on same pace final furlong
Hypnosis can defy a six pound penalty to land this at the expense of Steelcut and Malapropism. The selection was a recent winner of a sprint handicap at Catterick. Prior to that he had been showing a decent level of form in defeat and although he has top weight to carry he is the form horse in the race and is therefore difficult to oppose. Steelcut showed promise when finishing an eye catching second to Rasaman over course and distance recently. He was able to win off a similar mark at Hamilton earlier on in the season so has to be noted in the betting market. Malapropism is contesting in his 126th race course visit today of which he has landed himself in the winners circle 15 times. His strike rate may not be great but this looks like one of his easiest opportunities for a while so he therefore has to be respected. But for the winner we return to Hypnosis.
Malapropism 4-1 (9-1) Dwelt and behind, driven halfway up, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Hypnosis (9-0) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Timber Treasure (USA) 6-1 (9-12) Held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 17, 11l behind Makshoof (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Steelcut 8-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Rasaman (9-9) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Just Joey 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Comptonspirit (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcap (5) gf.
Never Without Me 20-1 (9-9) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Boldinor (9-2) at Leicester 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Hypnosis 6-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden to late well over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Nomoreblondes (8-6) by 1l, 8 ran.