held up in rear, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge
led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside last, kept on
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, driven out
prominent, weakened entering final furlong
held up in touch, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
tracked leader, pushed along and quickly lost pace 4f out
The in-form SPIDER'S STAR can confirm the Pontefract form with Casual Garcia and gain more profit from what has already been a profitable season for the six-year-old mare. Harcas and Sir Sandicliffe are others with solid claims at this level. Sir Sandicliffe's solitary win on turf came at Catterick last October, so he obviously has nothing to fear from the course. He does, however, appear to lack the will to win, so cannot be backed with maximum confidence. Harcas is capable under both codes of racing and is likely to appreciate the ground. He responded well to racing in a visor to win at Redcar 18 days ago and, assuming the headgear has the same effect; he can go close again today. A 4lb higher mark looks fair and bold effort is expected from Martin Todhunter's charge. Casual Garcia has made very little progress this season and appears to have a lot on his plate under top weight this afternoon. He did show a glimpse of interest behind the selection at Pontefract 10 days ago, so would be dangerous to dismiss completely. However, Spider's Star does appear to be on a roll at the moment and the Sheena West-trained mare is taken as the one to beat again today.
Casual Garcia 11-1 (9-12) Held up in last place, headway 3f out, switched right 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Rose Bien (8-10) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sir Sandicliffe (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, niggled along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Tiger Tee (8-5) at Wolverhampton 2m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Promise Maker (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Led, headed over 5f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 19l behind Fossgate (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Spiders Star 4-1fav (8-13) Held up towards rear, not clear run from over 3f out, headway on inside well over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Rose Bien (8-10) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Fell Pack 11-2 (9-9) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 14l behind Mexican Bob (9-13) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Snowberry Hill (USA) 8-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, chased leader 6f out, ridden 2f out, one pace, 6th of 10, 7l behind Tiger Tee (8-5) at Wolverhampton 2m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Fenners (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Held up, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Mexican Bob (9-13) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Treetops Hotel (IRE) 100-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 13, 16l behind Master Nimbus (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Abstract Folly (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Baan (9-7) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Harcas (IRE) 22-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, led 4f out, ridden inside last, kept on well, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Goldan Jess (8-11) by 1l, 14 ran.
Bright Sparky (GER) 40-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, reminders early, headway on outer well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Harcas (9-8) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
