led, headed approaching 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway approaching 4f out, chased winner 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, stayed on well from over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden and one pace 2f out
held up, pushed along 6f out, soon weakened
held up, chased leaders halfway, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, one pace
held up towards rear, weakened over 4f out
held up in rear, struggling halfway
held up, headway over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden to chase leaders over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, weakened over 4f out, fell 2f out
held up towards rear, weakened halfway
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 5f out, tailed off
in touch, pushed along and lost place 6f out, tailed off
Sheepclose was well-backed on debut and looks a player but his penalty may make life tough and instead we will plump for FAIRYNUFF who shaped with plenty of potential in a Market Rasen bumper that is working out well. Kate Walton's son of Terimon was an 11/1 chance on debut but he ran well behind Eastern Supreme. That horse has run well in defeat since under a penalty and with the third winning since the form looks solid. His brother Kack Handed is modest but he handles soft ground so the easier going today should be ok and a bold bid is expected. County Colours has shaped with promise in two bumpers but this purchase from Ireland needs to settle better this afternoon, Sheepclose beat Knockaveen on debut which looks solid form in the context of this race, whilst Bay Rebel was well-fancied for her racecourse debut at Wetherby but she disappointed but better is anticipated today. Morello Mist shaped with promise behind Dear Sam here last time, and along with newcomer Smudger gives trainer Sue Smith a strong hand. Any market support for The Wayward Lord would have to be taken seriously, however in a tricky finish to the card it is Fairynuff who is preferred.
Sheepclose (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Held up in rear, pushed along over 5f out, headway 3f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Nov beating Knockaveen (11-2) by 2l, 8 ran.
County Colours (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Dear Sam (11-11) at Catterick 2m NH flat (5) gs.
Fairynuff 11-1 (11-0) Held up, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Eastern Supreme (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
Indigo Symphony Rainbow High gelding out of Fifth Movement.
Mannered 50-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden over 4f out, kept on well final 2f, 8th of 16, 13l behind Dear Sam (11-11) at Catterick 2m NH flat (5) gs.
Morecambe Bay Luso gelding out of Gun Shot.
Plaisir De Montot (FR) Video Rock gelding out of Idylle De Montot.
Smudger Alflora gelding out of Debutante Days.
The Tiddly Tadpole Tipsy Creek gelding out of Froglet.
The Wayward Lord Emperor Fountain gelding out of Last House.
Bay Rebel (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Held up, headway 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 20l behind Banjaxed Girl (10-12) at Wetherby 2m N H flat (5) sft in Nov.
Berrydale Covert Alflora mare out of Creaton Covert.
Classical Dilemma 25-1 (10-9) Held up, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 20l behind Pyracantha (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Ma's Bar 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, outpaced 5f out, 8th of 12, 41l behind Sheriff Hall (11-0) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
Maura My Love Midnight Legend filly out of Books Whirl.
Morello Mist 50-1 (10-4) Mid-division, close up over 4f out, no extra final 2f, 7th of 16, 11l behind Dear Sam (11-11) at Catterick 2m NH flat (5) gs.
