held up, headway 8f out, beaten over 2f out
held up in rear, raced keenly, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 5f out, weakened 3f out
held up, headway over 5f out, weakened 3f out
in touch, chased winner over 4f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, weakened over 4f out
mid-division, headway over 6f out, beaten over 2f out
led until 7f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
always prominent, led 7f out, ridden out (no time taken)
ran green, always in rear, tailed off
in rear, hampered and unseated rider over 10f out
No Principles is well-named for the racing game and he is considered despite his penalty, as are newcomers Hear My Song and Tallyho Tara, however it is SWELL FELLOW who is preferred to Quetzal. The selection was beaten into midfield on his debut last season in a hot race won by Zazamix. The second and third in that race went on to prove themselves as two of the best bumper horses around and with the step up in trip today likely to bring about more improvment he looks worth chancing. Quetzal was well-fancied on his debut at Uttoxeter in June but was well-held in third, Another Kate and Master Alfredo both shaped with promise on their debuts, whilst any money for either of the Kim Bailey newcomers would have to be taken seriously. Tallyho Tara and Hear My Song look like interesting debutants as well, especially the latter although looking at his relatives one would be surprised were he not to need a longer trip sooner rather than later. Plenty to consider, however it is Swell Fellow who comes out on top.
No Principles 66-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, outpaced over 3f out, rallied 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m mdn NH flat (6) sft in May beating Cuckoo Pen (11-2) by 3l, 16 ran.
Driving Seat 50-1 (10-7) Steadied start, pulled very hard in last, took off on outside to join leaders after 5f, hanging badly right, virtually unrideable and ran out soon after, in a race won by Red Not Blue (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Oct, 7 ran.
Hear My Song (IRE) Snurge gelding out of Siberiansdaughter.
Himrayn 25-1 (11-0) In touch, headway 5f out, ridden and chased winner 2f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Tim Henry (10-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Jul '08.
Islamouth Karinga Bay gelding out of Saffron Delight.
Koi Roy Emperor Fountain gelding out of Marquesa Juana.
Master Alfredo 8-1 (11-4) Held up, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 19l behind Born To Perform (11-5) at Southwell 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Quetzal (IRE) 5-2 (10-13) Held up in 4th, left 3rd 9f out, chased winner 5f until over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Shadow Dancer (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gf in Jun.
Swell Fellow 20-1 (10-12) In rear, made some late headway, 9th of 18, 13l behind Zazamix (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Another Kate (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Mid-division, effort under pressure 4f out, switched right over 1f out, soon went 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 10l behind Call At Midnight (10-10) at Bangor 2m 1f N H flat (5) gd in Oct.
Souchang (IRE) Basanta filly out of Afternoon Tea.
Tallyho Tara Kayf Tara mare out of Northern Nemesis.
