behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led well over 1f out, edged left under pressure entering final furlong, held on towards finish
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, no impression
with leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent stand side rail, driven 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, hung right and weakened 1f out
in touch, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
went right and dwelt start, always behind
led, headed 2f out, weakened 1f out
We finish the meeting with a sprint handicap which won't take much winning and hopefully WELCOME APPROACH can take this ahead of Megalo Maniac and Officer Mor. The selection is a very tentative choice in a race where the market should prove the best guide. He is perhaps best much known as an all-weather horse but races from a very nice mark back on turf. His latest form has been good and if in the mood on the grass could go well. Anything Richard Fahey sends out nowadays warrants maximum respect so his Megalo Maniac must go well. He is another horse who has been applying his trade on the all weather and his recent form is also solid. Officer Mor could go well at a nice price as this is the lowest mark he has had for quite some time, money for this one would be an encouraging sign. Of the rest Fuzzy Cat and Thunder Bay could go well, however we are happy to plump for Welcome Approach in the lucky last.
Ryedane (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 11l behind Just Sam (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway when hampered over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Diamond Blade (8-5) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Fuzzy Cat 5-2fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Kyllachy Storm (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Tongalooma 16-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 5l behind Grudge (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Thunder Bay 9-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 11l behind Bentley (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Welcome Approach 4-1fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Replicator (8-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Mar.
Chambers (IRE) 15-2 (8-10) Chased winner, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 11, 13l behind Andean Margin (8-13) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec '08.
Sonhador 20-1 (8-4) Always behind, 13th of 14, 21l behind Dispol Grand (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Apr.
Officer Mor (USA) 17-2 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 12l behind Dispol Grand (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Apr.
Megalo Maniac 6-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard driven and headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Tri Chara (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Apr.
Admirals Way 50-1 (8-2) Held up, never a factor, last of 11, 8l behind Cornus (9-2) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Miacarla 66-1 (8-4) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 14, 6l behind Micky Mac (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Apr.
Howards Prince 80-1 (8-1) Soon prominent, hung left well over 1f out, soon hung right and weakened, last of 12, 16l behind Captain Royale (8-1) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
