chased leaders, lost place 3f out
always behind, reminder soon after start, never dangerous
in touch, chased winner over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, kept on one pace from 2f out
led for 1f, chased leaders, one pace from over 2f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, never dangerous
held up mid-division, effort over 3f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, led well over 1f out, kept on well
always behind, tailed off from over 3f out
slowly into stride, led after 1f, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, one pace from over 2f out
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
Nonrunner
THREE STRINGS has won for Tom Eaves in the past and the partnership look a fair option to side with in this modest handicap. Mister Fizzbomb has a bit to find with the selection from an earlier encounter at Musselburgh but does hold each-way claims in this company, while Stravita and Bollin Freddie come here in good heart and are also worth considering for a place. Bollin Freddie acts well on an undulating surface and, having shown grim determination to win a Ladies race at Beverley in September; he has a proven heart for a battle. However, this is (effectively) a step up in class for him and he has a bit to find on the body of evidence. Stravita won a very modest claimer at Leicester earlier in the month and also faces a tougher assignment this afternoon. She is not really noted for consistency, so a cautious approach is advised in wading in on this follow up bid. Mister Fizzbomb is a course and distance winner and, as Catterick favours the handy and nippy type, he should again make a bold bid from the front. However, he may simply set things up for Three Strings if this goes to form and, with all things considered, the Peter Niven-trained five-year-old is taken to come out on top again today.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Jafra (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f app clm (6) gs.
Its Moon (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Led, ridden 3f out, headed well over 1f out, gradually weakened, last of 7, 10l behind Wells Lyrical (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (4) gd in Sept.
Surprise Pension (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Held up, headway over 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Neon Blue (10-4) at Redcar 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Onyergo (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway under pressure 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Rocknest Island (8-1) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May '07. Later dsq to last.
Three Strings (USA) 7-2fav (9-5) With leader, led after 4f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 14, 9l behind Sir Sandicliffe (9-2) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Kangrina 17-2 (9-2) Towards rear, headway and hampered over 1f out, not recover, 9th of 16, 3l behind Yes Eighteen (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Desert Hawk 16-1 (10-7) Held up, kept on from 2f out, no impression, 6th of 15, 14l behind Neon Blue (10-4) at Redcar 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Stravita 5-1jt-fav (9-9) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, smooth headway over 2f out, soon driven to challenge, stayed on strongly to lead last strides, won at Leicester 1m 4f ldy clm stk (6) gd beating Corking (9-0) by a hd, 12 ran.
Orchestrion 33-1 (8-6) Close up, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 13th of 20, 9l behind Strawberry Moon (9-2) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Covert Mission 33-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 8l behind Drum Major (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Royal Citadel (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, driven over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Grandad Bill (8-4) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Bollin Freddie 12-1 (9-12) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, all out, won at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) hvy in Sept beating Dark Planet (9-9) by a ns, 14 ran.
Right You Are (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened final 2f, 6th of 8, 12l behind White Moss (9-6) at Beverley 1m 2f app mdn hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Top Man Dan (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Banquet (8-12) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Ice Bellini 25-1 (8-12) Held up, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, driven out, won at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) hvy beating Princess Rainbow (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
