with leader, led before 3 out, headed before last, kept on
held up mid-division, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, went 3rd before 2 out, led after 2 out, headed before last, one pace
led, headed before 3 out, rallied after 2 out, weakened before last
chased leaders in 3rd, went 4th before 2 out, led before last, kept on well
held up mid-division, ridden halfway, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before last
held up towards rear, pushed along and outpace before halfway, ridden over 1f out, plugged on and never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden before last, one pace and no impression
in rear, detached from 2nd, soon outpaced, headway before last, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before last
prominent, weakened before 3 out, pulled up
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This is the most competitive race on the card, though that’s not saying much. Galveston remains winless but wasn’t beaten far over this trip at Perth last month, though finished a place behind the staying-on The Conn. Veteran Bescot Springs has won three times around here and is still capable when in the mood and More Madness is also worth a second look. Secret Approach and Our Morris are others to consider but Pearlita blotted her copybook at Worcester last month. COURT BALOO wouldn’t want conditions to deteriorate further but may be the one to beat on his latest third over track and trip.
Western Jo (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) In rear, reminders after 1st, tracked leaders before 3rd, reminders before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Supreme Steel (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Bescot Springs (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Prominent, lost place before 4 out, ridden after next, lost touch next, kept on under pressure from last, not trouble leaders, 6th of 7, 9 1/4l behind Waterclock (11-4) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Galveston (IRE) 9-4fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, 2nd 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, lost 2nd towards finish, 4th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Karingo (10-4) at Perth 3m hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Secret Approach (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, headed before 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Kilganer Queen (11-11) at Sligo 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Turtle Cask (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Prominent, 3rd and beaten from 2 out, weakening when mistake last, 5th of 10, 19 1/4l behind Zephyr (12-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Our Morris (IRE) 18-1 (11-1) Led early, stayed handy, every chance before last, no extra flat, 5th of 11, 10l behind Lake Shore Drive (11-12) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in May.
More Madness (IRE) 3-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway before 8 out, every chance 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Don Franco (11-10) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Court Baloo (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Prominent, not fluent 3 out, 2nd 2 out until before last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 9, 5 3/4l behind Final Fling (10-6) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
The Conn (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Chased leaders on outside, outpaced before 2 out, kept on run-in, almost snatched 2nd, 3rd of 10, 5 1/4l behind Karingo (10-4) at Perth 3m hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Sybil Grey 33-1 (10-12) With leader, not always fluent, led after 4th, reminder next, headed 7th, weakened before mistake 8th, pulled up before 4 out, at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Dizoard 25-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders on outside, lost place from 2 out, 6th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Flying Jack (11-9) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Hawkhurst (IRE) 22-1 (11-3) Held up, reminders after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 14 1/4l behind Danceintothelight (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Pearlita 7-1 (11-12) Went right and refused to race, at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Beyondtheflame 40-1 (10-7) Led early, chased winner until before 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 35 3/4l behind What Happens Now (12-0) at Hexham 2m 7f (4) gd in Aug.