mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression on winner
went right start, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear
went right start, soon prominent, led halfway, ridden out final 2f readily
hampered start and behind until stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
always in rear
led, headed halfway, soon driven and weakened
towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
hampered start, always behind
A bad race to round off matters and COMPTON FORD is only the most token of picks with Fasliyanne and Fashion Icon others to make the shortlist. A winner of a Musselburgh seller, our selection has been dropped 2lb by the handicapper, thereby allowing him to take his chances here. He has a decent enough draw if good enough to take advantage of it. Fasliyanne still chases her maiden success. She did not enjoy the run of the race at Lingfield last time out but losses are mounting. Fashion Icon has the advantage over many in being match fit. A draw of 10 is far from helpful. Abbey Steps lost his way badly last season after displaying early promise. Jethro Bodine was plating class as a juvenile but his yard are doing well with their handful of runners. Meg Jicaro may have some ability though she would be better served by learning how to settle rather than fight her rider. A typical Catterick sprint and from a favoured low draw, Compton Ford makes a modicum of appeal in a contest that will require little in the way of winning.
Compton Ford 20-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden and headway halfway, weakened final furlong, 12th of 13, 10l behind Cocktail Party (8-13) at Nottingham 5f 2yo hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Fashion Icon (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Prominent, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, hd behind Taurus Twins (9-1) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Abbey Steps (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Behind far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 13, 5l behind Mabait (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
Bold Bomber 22-1 (8-10) Switched left soon after start, held up in rear, headway over 2f, edged left over 1f, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 14l behind Confucius Captain (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Dec.
Fasliyanne (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Broke well, short of room soon after start and dropped to rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Speak The Truth (9-4) at Lingfield 5f 3yo sll (6) std in Mar.
Jethro Bodine (IRE) 20-1 (7-5) Bumped start, chased leaders, soon outpaced, beaten from halfway, last of 6, 9l behind Dispol Grand (8-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Wee Bizzom 18-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 15l behind Itshim (8-4) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Miss Thippawan (USA) 9-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 7l behind Iachimo (8-9) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Meg Jicaro 16-1 (8-7) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 11l behind Trip Switch (8-12) at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Mar.
Yes She Can Can 80-1 (8-7) Always in rear, last of 10, 9l behind Speak The Truth (9-4) at Lingfield 5f 3yo sll (6) std in Mar.
