mid-division, one pace from over 2f out
behind, headway 6f out, challenged 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, weakened over 6f out
towards rear, headway to chase leaders 6f out, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, no chance with winner
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out
chased leaders, led 5f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
behind, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place halfway
slowly into stride, held up in touch, led 2f out, stayed on well, driven out
made most until headed 5f out, weakened 4f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on, no impression
towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
in rear, outpaced halfway, kept on from over 2f out
held up towards rear, chased leaders halfway, weakened 3f out
GARRA MOLLY is less exposed than the majority and gets the nod over Sir Sandicliffe and Carlton Mace. A move for Aston Lad would also be noteworthy, as he likes this course and is likely to be raring to go after a very light campaign. However, the latter may be kept busier over hurdles this winter and he needs to prove he still has the speed to be effective on the level. Carlton Mac is lightly weighted and is likely to get his ground today. He is open to improvement at this trip and is well worth noting in the betting. Sir Sandicliffe won a competitive handicap here last time out and stands his racing well. However, he is now on a career highest mark and has a bit to prove under top weight. Therefore, it can pay to take a chance that Allan Swinbank has found a suitable opportunity for Garra Molly to get off the mark. The daughter of Nayef appears best suited when the emphasis is on stamina and, as today's trip will play to her strengths, Garra Molly is fancied to rise to the challenge today.
Sir Sandicliffe (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway 6f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, won at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs beating Mayadeen (9-5) by 3l, 14 ran.
River Danube 18-1 (9-5) Led, quickened pace 4f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 10l behind Bollin Greta (8-9) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Born West (USA) 8-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, led over 4f out, headed and edged left inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Ronsard (10-5) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Mister Pete (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Mid-division, effort when not much room 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, no impressioin, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Prince Rhyddarch (10-3) at Newcastle 1m 4f amt hcp (6) hvy.
Garra Molly (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Bollin Greta (8-9) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Never Pink (FR) 22-1 (8-8) Held up in last place, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 9l behind Smirfy's Silver (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Mega Steps (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Behind, some late headway 2f out, never near leaders, 8th of 14, 15l behind Sir Sandicliffe (9-2) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Stolen Light (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 24l behind Kiribati King (9-0) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcap (5) gs in Sept.
Quitit (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Soon chased leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged 3f out, led briefly 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind The Tartan Army (9-12) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 gs in Sept.
Always Best 7-1 (10-4) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 12th of 16, well behind Prince Rhyddarch (10-3) at Newcastle 1m 4f amt hcp (6) hvy.
Aston Lad 10-1 (9-2) In rear, headway over 4f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 14, 8l behind Capal Dubh Alainn (9-4) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Rocknest Island (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Behind, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 9th of 15, 17l behind Chiff Chaff (8-9) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Carlton Mac 66-1 (8-10) In touch, outpaced over 4f out, soon ridden along, stayed on for 1f out, took 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Ice Bellini (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) hvy.
Glamoroso (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) In touch, struggling 4f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, well behind Ice Bellini (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) hvy.
Mister Maq 12-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 15l behind Malguru (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
