chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
with leader, led well over 2f out, kept on well, pushed out
in touch, ridden halfway, soon outpaced, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
towards rear, soon outpaced, eased entering final furlong
led, headed well over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
outpaced, behind, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
GOODBYE EARL is worth a shot in this company and gets the nod ahead of Bronze Beau, My Mandy and Glen Shiel. The last named represents the powerful Mark Johnston yard and is likely to attract plenty of interest for that fact alone. Johnston has a real knack of quickly bringing the best out of juveniles and this stoutly-bred colt is sure to have been primed during stringent work at home. However, it's a virtually sure-fire assumption that the colt will be suited by a much sterner test of stamina than he will face over Catterick's flying five furlongs; so he may not represent great value at the likely odds. My Mandy, like the selection, is a trustworthy filly who deserves a change of fortune. Given a 25% strike-rate when riding for Ian Williams, the in-form Eddie Ahern is an interesting jockey booking for My Mandy and a bold attempt ought to be forthcoming. Bronze Beau is also respected and, as he comes here on the back of a solid effort at Hamilton 16 days ago, it will be noteworthy if support arrives for the top weight. Nevertheless, Goodbye Earl takes a significant drop in class today and is the preferred option on this occasion. The Alan Berry-trained filly is versatile regarding the ground and looks a good bet to rise above the challenge today.
Bronze Beau 16-1 (9-3) With winner, challenged over 1f out, every chance until held near finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Take Ten (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Camacho Flyer (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 11l behind Mahiki (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp (6) fbs in Jul.
Glen Shiel (USA) 15-2 (9-3) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Royal Box (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jul.
Jigajig 100-1 (9-3) Led early, tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out, soon hung left, unseated rider after post, 6th of 7, 18l behind Lord Aeryn (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Chilean Fizz 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 5l behind Living It Large (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Goodbye Earl (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Singeur (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (3) gf.
Lady Bucket 100-1 (9-0) Slowly away, in rear struggling from halfway, last of 11, well behind Clarietta (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo stks (4) gs in Jul.
Lucy Gliters 8-1 (8-12) Dwelt and soon prominent stands side, effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 15, 11l behind Farmer Giles (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
My Mandy (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Chased leader, ridden to lead briefly entering final furlong, soon outpaced by winner and lost 2nd final 75 yards, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Tarita (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (4) gd.
Teeraha (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Chased leader until over 2f out, ridden and soon weakened, 8th of 10, 23l behind Marrayah (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Baileys Gleam Compton Place filly out of Gleam Of Light.
