held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, always held
tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, held on well
held up mid-division on outer, soon in touch, every chance over 2f out, one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, one pace
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
led, headed over 4f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and faded final furlong
PETELLA looks to have the best form on offer in the finale and is taken to break her maiden tag ahead of Ocean Bright and Bandanaman. The selection has been knocking on the door in low grade handicaps of late and connections have done well to find this maiden version which looks well within her grasp. She has proven her stamina at this two mile trip which many of her opposition fail to do and with conditions in her favour she should bring home the silver wear. Ocean Bright caught the eye after finishing second at Redcar last time out over a slightly shorter trip. He looks well treated at the weights and is another to add to the short list. Bandanaman landed a hurdle race at Market Rasen last week proving his well being. He comes form a very shrewd stable in Alan Swinbank and any market moves should be closely monitored. Petella has been running consistently well of late and with proven stamina to her name she is sure to be staying on up the stiff Carlisle hill while many of her rivals will be back pedalling.
Bandanaman (IRE) 5-1fav (9-1) Always behind, 9th of 11, 22l behind Red Wine (8-10) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Favours Brave 20-1 (8-11) Led 2f, tracked leader, led again 3f out until over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Tillietudlem (8-4) at Doncaster 1m 7f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Word of Warning 25-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 7l behind Own Boss (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug '07.
Chateauneuf (IRE) 100-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Simple Jim (9-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Petella 5-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Jeu De Roseau (8-7) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Ocean Bright (USA) 9-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, chased leaders before halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon led, edged right and headed approaching 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Simple Jim (9-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Arisea (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 5f out, 7th of 8, 37l behind Zaffeu (9-5) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Flying Doctor 17-2 (8-13) Held up behind leaders, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Dansilver (9-7) at Wolverhampton 2m hcap (6) pol in Jan '09.
Knock Three Times (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Tillietudlem (8-7) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Quadrifolio 13-2 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Magnitude (8-9) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Sea Cove 50-1 (7-13) Held up, never able to challenge, 8th of 13, 9l behind Baan (9-7) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Strevelyn 66-1 (8-12) Led narrowly, headed over 6f out, soon lost place, ridden and weakened well over 2f out, last of 7, 44l behind Sudden Impulse (8-8) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 4yo sell stks (6) gs in Apr.
Tuxsumdoin 66-1 (9-11) Close up in chasing group until 6f out, 11th of 12, 27l behind Heathyards Pride (9-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f Am clm stks (6) pol in May.
