mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
in touch, lost place 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no impression
held up on outside, outpaced 3f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden and stayed on well
held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
always towards rear
tracked leader, led briefly over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
reared start, always behind
led to over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 2f out
missed break, always behind, tailed off over 1f out
A big field containing plenty of dead wood and it is Claret And Amber who gets the vote ahead of Royal Applord and Nok Twice. The selection is not one for the mortgage as he proved last time when refusing to race at Ripon. He had previously been successful in this grade over this course and distance and he might just be a class above as ratings suggest if he consents to run. Royal Applord is not far behind on ratings and isn't without a chance; he won well recently at Beverley over seven and he should have no problem returning to this almost-mile trip. Pianoforte won a seller three stats back and he is normally fairly consistent, however his recent run at Pontefract was disappointing and he has a little to prove now. Rowan Lodge has plenty of experience, whilst horses such as Nok Twice and Bold Indian are capable on their day but are not well-treated at these weights. Blue Empire is another for consideration in an open race; however it is Claret And Amber who receives the nomination.
Nok Twice (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Always rear division, 8th of 11, 11l behind Dispol Isle (9-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Princely Ted (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, not much room over 2f out, bumped over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 14, 9l behind Harare (9-7) at Chester 1m app hcp (5) gd.
Bold Indian (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, some late headway from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Wind Shuffle (10-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Pennybid (IRE) 66-1 (10-1) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 39l behind Fred Bojangals (10-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May (N.Hunt).
Riverhill (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) In touch, effort over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Pianoforte (9-3) at Hamilton 1m sll (6) gf in Jun.
Claret And Amber 11-2 (8-9) Blind removed late and refused in race won by Wigwam Willie (9-4) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun, 9 ran.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace and no impression when edged left inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Tufton (9-12) at Redcar 1m 2f clm (6) gf.
Royal Applord 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, ridden to regain lead towards finish, won at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gd beating Just Sam (8-2) by a nk, 10 ran.
Second Reef 66-1 (8-9) Held up, brief effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 9l behind Derricks Dotty (8-12) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Blue Empire (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 7l behind Messiah Garvey (9-3) at Beverley 7f sll (6) gf.
Pianoforte (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division on outside, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 15, 10l behind Ours (9-5) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Feeling (IRE) 50-1 (7-9) Raced keenly, soon led, headed 5f out, soon hampered, weakened over 4f out, 13th of 14, 32l behind Cheshire Prince (8-13) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Telepathic (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) Chased leaders until ridden, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 13l behind Botham (10-5) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf in Jun.
One Trick Pony 50-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon tailed off, last of 9, 21l behind Highland Warrior (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gs.
Idle Court 50-1 (8-12) Dwelt and always behind, 7th of 8, 30l behind Foreign Rhythm (8-12) at Hamilton 5f 3yo mdn aut (6) gs.
Cabin Gate (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Always behind, tailed off, 6th of 7, 19l behind Infinity Bond (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f mdn aut stk (6) gs.
On The Map 40-1 (8-4) Soon outpaced, behind from halfway, last of 10, 38l behind Whinhill House (9-1) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf.
