made all, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
keen, tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and outpaced 3f out, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch, ran green over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong
Kuraka would have every chance if taking part but had decent claims at Newcastle yesterday. ELECTION DAY has gone close on a couple of occasions including over today’s trip and he may prove good enough in this. Stevie Brown was runner-up at Thirsk last time and that looks similar form to Pepys placed effort at Beverley but Golconda Prince was still beaten five-lengths when third at the latter track recently. Taxmeifyoucan is related to a host of winners and one to note on his racecourse debut.
Election Day 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced 2f out, never on terms, lost place over 1f out, 5th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Max Zorin (9-0) at Chester 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Golconda Prince (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Third Order (9-5) at Beverley 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Kuraka 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden entering final furlong, soon chased winner, kept on and always held, 2nd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Time To Study (9-5) at Carlisle 1m mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Pepys 6-1 (9-5) Held up off the pace in 5th, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd post, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Je Suis Charlie (9-5) at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Taxmeifyoucan (IRE) Beat Hollow colt out of Accounting.
Stevie Brown 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Society Red (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (6) gf in Aug.