slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, some late headway, never dangerous
towards rear, headway and effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed post
with leader, ridden 2 out, every chance when no extra close home
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead post
This is a competitive contest and the shortlist contains Rocheport, Know No Fear, Paddy Jack and Foreign Rhythm and we will side with the last mentioned. The selection was a little disappointing at Thirsk last time but she had shown plenty on each of her three previous starts and we will back her to finally get her head in front today, especially as she will handle the cut in the ground. Rocheport never looked like troubling the judge at Catterick last time and he has questions to answer regarding his ability to handle this ground so we will take him on today, even though he does have a good draw. Know No Fear has shown plenty of promise on each of his three starts to date and he will relish a bit of cut in the ground so he is respected from a decent draw. Paddy Jack showed improved form at Pontefract last time but this drop back to the minimum trip is not sure to suit and we will stick with Foreign Rhythm as our idea of the winner.
Blitzen (IRE) Indian Danehill colt, half-brother to flat and hurdles winner Celtic Warrior.
C'Mon You Irons (IRE) Orpen colt out of an unraced mare.
Know No Fear 5-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, chased winner 2f out, kept on final furlong, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Zippi Jazzman (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jul.
Paddy Jack 15-2 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind American Art (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Rocheport 8-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, edged right and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 15l behind Kalhan Sands (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Emef Princess 8-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride and outpaced, 11th of 12, 18l behind Meridian Line (8-9) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn fll (6) frm.
Whispering Desert 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 6l behind Cute Ass (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf.
Admiralcollingwood 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 6th of 12, 4l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Hung left throughout, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Sophie's Girl (8-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Princess Rhianna (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Hampered at start and towards rear, soon pushed along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Mey Blossom (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
