mid-division, ridden over halfway, soon one pace
behind, ridden over halfway, headway from over 1f out, nearest finish
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out to chase leaders, kept on
behind, hampered over 4f out, soon ridden, headway final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, just held
always towards rear
tracked leaders, switched left and ridden over 2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure close home
always towards rear
Tyrone Sam, Knot In Wood and Primarily are the trio for the shortlist in a competitive handicap to open the card and the vote is given to Primarily. The selection ran well considering she missed the break on her last outing at Pontefract when she stayed-on strongly to finish third behind African Breeze. She runs off the same mark and with conditions to suit she looks the one to be on. Tyrone Sam ran his best race on turf at Redcar last time when a good second behind Borderlescott. However, he is far from consistent and for that reason we are prepared to take him on. Knot In Wood has place claims on a line through Borderlescott but he just gave the impression last time that the handicapper might have his measure. Bold Cheverak has disappointed on his last two outings but as a consequence he has dropped to a handy mark, and he could go well at a price. However, Primarily was unlucky last time and compensation should await her supporters today.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) In touch far side, led that side halfway, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Borderlescott (9-3) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Tyrone Sam 40-1 (8-3) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Borderlescott (8-7) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Primarily 10-1 (9-3) Slow away, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind African Breeze (8-10) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Skiddaw Wolf 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, hampered when weakening inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Niteowl Lad (8-6) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Bold Cheverak 14-1 (8-6) Unruly stalls, chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 15l behind Borderlescott (9-3) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
African Breeze 9-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 12th of 17, 16l behind Cross The Line (8-8) at York 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Brut 12-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 19, 6l behind Polar Force (9-1) at Redcar 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Harrys House 25-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always behind stand side, 18th of 19, 11l behind Sir Sandrovitch (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Howards Princess 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 9, 2l behind Shatin Leader (8-0) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Make Us Flush 14-1 (8-8) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 15, 7l behind Brave Bear (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gf.